Principal Engineer - Electrical

Tighe & Bond; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in Class Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Work Environment

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Tighe & Bond’s Building Services team in the Northeast seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to drive design for major building and campus projects. You will lead electrical design from planning through construction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical direction across complex facilities in the Northeast.

You will mentor engineers, engage with clients, support proposals and staffing, and help grow the electrical practice within New England.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in consulting/AEC.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, transformers, and medium-voltage systems.
• Experience leading electrical design for buildings and complex facilities.
• Strong communication with clients, owners, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for multidisciplinary design teams from concept to construction.
• Lead electrical engineering design, planning studies, and commissioning support.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for electrical projects and develop design narratives.
• Mentor engineers and designers through technical guidance and reviews.
• Support project delivery across design-bid-build, design-build, and phased renovations.
• Collaborate with mechanical, fire protection, structural, and architectural teams.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical modeling tools

Job description

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will join our Building Services Team in our Westwood, Woburn, or Boston, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Electrical Team and Projects

Our electrical team supports a wide range of building and infrastructure projects for higher education, K-12 schools, healthcare, laboratories, municipal and institutional facilities, industrial clients, and campus environments. The work includes electrical distribution, utility service upgrades, medium-voltage systems, switchgear replacements, emergency and standby power, lighting and controls, fire alarm, life safety systems, energy studies, and phased renovations in occupied facilities. The team works closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, and architectural partners to deliver practical, coordinated designs that help clients improve, modernize, and plan for the future of their facilities.

Responsibilities, Requirements, And Total Rewards

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Building Services team, the Principal Electrical Engineerwill provide technical leadership and project direction for multidisciplinary design teams. You will lead electrical engineering design from early planning and conceptual studies through construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning support.

Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading electrical design for building systems, campus infrastructure, utility upgrades, and facility improvement projects
• Serving as Engineer of Record for electrical projects, including power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, life safety, and related building systems
• Evaluating existing electrical systems and develop practical recommendations for upgrades, replacement, capacity improvements, resiliency, and future growth
• Leading engineering studies, energy efficiency reviews, load analyses, system planning, infrastructure strategy, master planning, and preliminary engineering reports
• Preparing and reviewing construction drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and design narratives
• Supporting project delivery for traditional design-bid-build, design-build, design-assist, fast-track, and phased renovation projects
• Coordinating closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, civil, architectural, and owner teams
• Providing technical QA/QC for electrical design work and help establish consistent design standards
• Mentoring and developing electrical engineers and designers through technical guidance, project review, and day-to-day collaboration
• Supporting project management efforts, including scope development, schedules, budgets, fee estimates, staffing plans, and client communication
• Participating in client meetings, presentations, interviews, and proposal efforts
• Providing construction administration support, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site observations, punch lists, and commissioning coordination
• Helping grow and strengthen Tighe & Bond’s electrical and MEP presence across our New England offices

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Professional Engineer license required
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably with a consulting engineering, AEC, or building design firm
• Significant experience leading electrical design for buildings, institutional facilities, campuses, or complex infrastructure environments
• Strong technical knowledge of normal and emergency power distribution, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, generators, medium-voltage systems, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm, and life safety systems
• Experience evaluating existing electrical infrastructure and developing recommendations for replacement, upgrades, phasing, and long-term planning
• Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with clients, owners, architects, contractors, and internal project teams
• Experience mentoring engineers and reviewing technical work.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, life safety codes, energy codes, and industry standards

Preferred Requirements

• PE licensure in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or other New England states
• Experience with higher education, healthcare, laboratory, K-12, municipal, industrial, transportation, or mission critical facilities
• Experience with occupied building renovations, phased construction, and complex shutdown coordination
• Medium-voltage distribution, campus utility infrastructure, switchgear replacement, standby power, or central plant experience
• Experience with energy audits, electrical system master planning, infrastructure assessments, and long-term capital planning
• Experience supporting proposals, fee development, staffing plans, project interviews, and client presentations.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, electrical modeling/analysis tools, and current BIM coordination workflows
• Interest in helping grow an electrical practice through technical leadership, client relationships, mentoring, and collaboration

Your Financial And Wellness Benefits

• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

More Information About Tighe & Bond

Ways to Grow Your Career

We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.

We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond

For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.

Pay Range

USD $154,363.00 - USD $202,602.00 /Yr.