Lead Electrical Engineer

McKinstry; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, prescription, dental, and I.V

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Learning and development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for a hybrid position based in one of several offices across the western U.S., including Seattle. You will manage diverse projects in energy, healthcare, data centers, and DER, delivering innovative and compliant electrical designs from concept to completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, 8 years of design experience, and strong knowledge of tools like Revit and SKM Power Tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design preferred.
• PE registration is strongly preferred or Engineering in Training with path to obtain a PE.

Responsibilities

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for supervisor review.
• Leads electrical systems design, power distribution, and load calculations including generator studies and NEC-compliant design.
• Coordinates with AHJs for submittal and permit questions.

Skills

Communication

PE registration

Power system analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Revit

Bluebeam

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

Our growing Engineering & Design team is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join us in a hybrid role based out of one of our offices in Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT: Missoula, MT; Golden, CO or Dallas, TX. In this role, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple market sectors, including Energy, New Construction, Healthcare, Data Centers, and Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Our team delivers both standalone engineering consulting services and fully integrated design-build solutions, partnering with McKinstry's in-house construction teams to bring innovative, high-performing projects from concept through completion.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help shape sustainable, resilient building solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities include:

Project Management

• Documents project correspondence, issues, decisions and directions.
• Creates and promotes the use of existing standardized design tools.
• Manages team’s workload to deliver assigned projects on time and in budget.
• Provides engineering analysis to support sales and early design efforts.
• Defines, communicates, and manages scope, design intent, and design process for direct supervisor review.
• Identifies and alerts to changes in scope, schedule, budget, or expectations.
• Demonstrates understanding of overall project objectives and employs creative problem solving to achieve objectives within budget and resources

Design

• Proficient and able to coach/delegate electrical systems design, power distribution design, including load calculations, generator studies, power systems studies (TCC curves, short circuit and arc flash analysis), lighting calculations, renewable systems design, critical systems design encompassing NEC article 700, 701, 702 loads.
• Proficient with the NFPA, IEEE, IBC and industry codes and standards at a level to instruct engineers under their supervision, electricians, and other trade disciplines in the correct use and application of the code.
• Coordinate and communicate with AHJs requirements for submittal of documents for permit and resolving permit questions.
• Understanding of medium voltage distribution systems, including feeder and transformer sizing, switching and protection calculations preferred.
• Experience designing utility service entrance, emergency and standby systems, grounding and bonding.
• Experience supporting construction administration tasks including submittal review and RFI response.
• Under the supervision of a senior engineer, the Lead Engineer performs, directs and reviews engineering calculations, design, and 3D modeling tasks.
• Directs and contributes to production of design drawings and building information models for construction.
• Performs coordination with internal and external team members.
• Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Investigates, evaluates, and troubleshoots existing systems.
• Presents options for design direction, system selection, energy conservation, and cost savings strategies.

Customer Relations

• Attends regular design meetings with customers and external stakeholders.
• Represents McKinstry in the community.
• Enhances department and company reputation by participating in professional groups critical to McKinstry’s line of business.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 8 years of experience in electrical engineering design preferred. Onsite construction experience considered and welcome.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams required.
• Working knowledge of Revit required.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Working knowledge of SKM Power Tools (PTW) or similar power system analysis tool is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is strongly preferred or Engineering in Training Certificate and path to obtain a PE is required.

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

The pay range for this position is $103,050 - $170,700 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.