Electrical Senior Project Engineer - Industrial

Affiliated Engineers, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer-Industrial to advance electrical systems design for industrial and manufacturing facilities. You will drive electrical design and improvement across facilities, guiding projects that meet evolving industry challenges.

You will lead multi‑discipline teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients to shape scope, concepts, and execution plans. AEI emphasizes professional development and impactful projects.

Qualifications

• BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 10+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry for process/manufacturing facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, or governmental facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on multi-discipline projects.
• Mentor less experienced team members and guide project execution.
• Interact with clients, partners and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

PE licensure

Client communication

Proposal support

Lead engineer duties

Team mentorship

Project coordination

Education

BSEE (or related engineering degree)

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity

At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.

From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.

AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.

At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer-Industrial, you will help us empower our clients to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Industrial and Advanced Manufacturing industry through design and improvement of electrical systems for all types of facilities.

Here’s Why We Need You

In this role, you will be involved in a variety of exciting engineering-led projects with the design of industrial/manufacturing facilities, testing facilities, automotive and aerospace facilities, energy and utility facilities, and plant betterment projects.

Expertise Of Our Most Successful Electrical Project Engineer

• BSEE (or other engineering discipline with applicable experience).
• 10+ years of experience in the consulting engineering industry for process/manufacturing facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, or governmental facilities. Ability to develop scope of work, conceptual design, detailed design, and execution plans.
• Ability to support proposals and assist in client sales presentations.
• Perform Lead Engineer duties on multi-discipline projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Experience with communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.

Effective Skills To Help You Flourish

• Professional Engineering License (PE) in one or more states.
• Advanced knowledge of power distribution systems including specification of medium voltage (15kV – 69kV+) equipment, power systems fault and coordination studies, power system protection schemes and protective relays.
• Proficiency in computer operation for engineering calculation/selection software for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, SmartPlant, SmartPlant Electrical, or similar software).
• Experience in researching, compiling and presenting project data for client presentations, shop drawing review and contract administration as requested by the project managers.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective working in applications such as MS Excel, MS Word and Bluebeam. Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within team environments.

When You Work Here, You Can Expect

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well‑being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
• A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that’s a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.