Lead Electrical Engineer - Power & Lighting Design (Hybrid)

R.W. Sullivan Engineering; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R.W. Sullivan Engineering in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for building systems from concept through construction documents.

The role blends leadership with hands-on design across power distribution, lighting, and life-safety interfaces. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design for complex commercial or institutional projects, with strong AutoCAD and Revit/BIM skills, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and building systems.
• Experience designing power, lighting, and life-safety systems for buildings.
• Hands-on experience with power distribution equipment selection and diagrams.
• Knowledge of short-circuit analysis, coordination studies, and reliability considerations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit/BIM for electrical design.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on building projects from concept through construction documents.
• Produce normal and emergency power, lighting, and fire alarm system designs.
• Review narratives, drawings, and specs ensuring code compliance.
• Manage scope, budgets, and QA/QC per company standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

One-line diagrams

Panel schedules

Power systems analysis

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Electrical calculations

Project leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

R.W. Sullivan Engineering in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for building systems from concept through construction documents.

The role blends leadership with hands-on design across power distribution, lighting, and life-safety interfaces. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design for complex commercial or institutional projects, with strong AutoCAD and Revit/BIM skills, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with