Lead Electrical Engineer - Medium Voltage Power Distribution

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Bonus

Professional development

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and analyze medium and low-voltage power systems for industrial and commercial facilities in the Kirkland, WA area. The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in office and flexible remote work.

You will lead power distribution projects, coordinate with clients and teams, perform load flow and short-circuit studies, and mentor junior engineers while supporting construction through commissioning. PE preferred.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree required.
• 3–10+ years of electrical engineering experience within industrial or commercial environments.
• Medium and Low-Voltage Power Distribution Systems.
• Experience preparing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Background supporting construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and common project collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and power studies for industrial/commercial facilities.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses.
• Review equipment submittals and RFIs.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project teams.
• Support project closeout and documentation.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

MV/LV Power Distribution

Power system analysis

Construction drawings

Project coordination

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BSEE degree

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Lead Electrical Engineer - Medium Voltage Power Distribution

Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In Office)

Kirkland, WA Area | Full-TimeA well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support complex industrial and commercial projects within its Engineering Services group. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging power distribution and infrastructure projects while maintaining a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and flexibility for remote work. The company specializes in electrical power systems, industrial controls, and technology infrastructure projects for a broad client base ranging from industrial facilities to large-scale commercial operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for electrical system design, power system analysis, construction support, and project coordination for industrial and commercial facilities. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and experience supporting projects from design through commissioning and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Medium and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Emergency and standby power systems
• Interior and exterior lighting systems
• Communication, networking, and auxiliary systems
• Load flow studies
• Short circuit analysis
• Protective device coordination
• Arc flash studies
• Reviewing equipment submittals
• Responding to RFIs
• Field coordination and verification
• Assisting with project closeout documentation
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across project teams
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams throughout project execution

Qualifications

• BSEE degree required
• 3–10+ years of electrical engineering experience within industrial or commercial environments
• Medium and Low-Voltage Power Distribution Systems
• Experience preparing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Background supporting construction, startup, and commissioning activities
• Experience with power system analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and common project collaboration platforms
• Strong communication, organizational, and project coordination skills
• Ability to travel occasionally to project sites as needed
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Full benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, bonuses, and professional development assistance