Principal Electrical Engineer, Tempe AZ

LVI Associates; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead critical electrical design projects and shape the firm’s technical direction. You will drive client relationships, mentor teams, and oversee project delivery from concept to construction across diverse building systems.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 12+ years of experience, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD to deliver high-quality, compliant designs for healthcare, commercial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience in the consulting/MEP/AEC industry.
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, energy codes and standards.
• Experience designing building electrical systems for diverse facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and electrical analysis software.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Engineer of Record and provide technical leadership for electrical engineering projects.
• Lead the design of power distribution, lighting, grounding, life safety, emergency power, and low-voltage systems.
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration.
• Build and maintain client, architect, owner and partner relationships.
• Support business development including proposals and market expansion.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Review documents for quality, code compliance and design excellence.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Provide strategic direction on pursuits, staffing and standards.
• Help establish departmental goals and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

NEC knowledge

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical analysis software

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer, Tempe AZ (PR/612929) Tempe, Arizona

Salary: USD180000 - USD215000 per year

Principal Electrical Engineer

Lead High-Impact Projects. Shape the Future of Electrical Engineering. Mentor the Next Generation.

A growing, multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm is seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join its leadership team. This is an opportunity for a technically strong and client-focused engineer to play a key role in project delivery, business development, team leadership, and strategic growth across a diverse portfolio of building systems projects.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with a proven track record leading complex electrical design projects, developing client relationships, mentoring engineering teams, and driving technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Engineer of Record and provide technical leadership for electrical engineering projects.
• Lead the design of power distribution, lighting, grounding, life safety, emergency power, and low-voltage systems.
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, architects, owners, and industry partners.
• Support business development efforts including proposals, interviews, and market expansion initiatives.
• Mentor and develop engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Review engineering documents for quality control, code compliance, and design excellence.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Provide strategic direction on project pursuits, staffing, and technical standards.
• Assist in establishing and implementing departmental goals and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience within the consulting engineering, MEP, or AEC industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, energy codes, and industry standards.
• Experience designing building electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, industrial, government, or mixed-use facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical analysis software.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Preferred Experience

• Department leadership or practice-building experience.
• Experience growing engineering teams and mentoring future leaders.
• Expertise in sustainable design, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, or mission critical facilities.
• Industry involvement through professional organizations and technical presentations.

What You'll Find Here

• Opportunity to influence the direction and growth of a thriving engineering practice.
• Collaborative, employee-focused culture that values innovation and leadership.
• Diverse project portfolio with technically challenging work.
• Clear path to executive-level leadership opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional development support, continuing education, and leadership growth opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

You are a respected engineering leader who enjoys both the technical and business sides of consulting. You thrive on building client relationships, guiding teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and helping grow a successful practice. If you're looking for a leadership role where your expertise, vision, and influence can make a lasting impact, we'd like to hear from you.