Project Engineer (Electrical PE)

Blue Signal Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to join their growing team in Nashville, Tennessee. This position involves creating electrical drawings, developing engineering deliverables, and collaborating closely with field and project teams to ensure design consistency and technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, an active Professional Engineer license, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. Responsibilities also include preparing project documentation and supporting equipment selection and compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in electrical design or project engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or comparable design platform.
• Solid command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Clear communication skills across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawing sets for installation including site layouts and details.
• Develop engineering deliverables for design build projects.
• Partner with teams to align design documents with execution.
• Prepare project documentation to support delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on equipment.
• Participate in site visits to verify existing conditions.

Skills

Electrical design

Project engineering

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Procore

Job description

A fast-growing engineering and construction organization supporting secure, high consequence environments is adding a licensed electrical engineer to its project delivery team. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys practical design work, close collaboration with field and project teams, and the chance to influence both custom project execution and long-term engineering standards. You will play a visible role in moving complex infrastructure projects from concept through turnover while helping shape documentation, design consistency, and technical excellence across the business.

What You Will Do

• Create electrical drawing sets for field installation, including site layouts, risers, one lines, schedules, details, and supporting calculation packages.
• Develop practical engineering deliverables that support design build and retrofit projects in active operating environments.
• Partner with project, construction, and field teams to resolve site conditions and keep design documents aligned with real world execution.
• Prepare submittals, closeout packages, as built updates, and related project documentation to support smooth delivery from kickoff through handoff.
• Support control panel concepts, low voltage system design, and technical documentation for specialized equipment applications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to confirm equipment selections, technical compliance, and material readiness.
• Contribute to standard details, repeatable design practices, and internal engineering documentation that improve quality and efficiency.
• Participate in site visits and field reviews to gather measurements, verify existing conditions, and strengthen design accuracy.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in electrical design, project engineering, or a closely related role.
• Active Professional Engineer license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology required.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or a comparable design platform.
• Solid command of Microsoft Office tools.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering, operations, and project stakeholders.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Procore is helpful.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.