Senior Associate – Electrical Engineering

Jobot; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Generous PTO

Professional development and continued

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Associate – Electrical Engineering to lead the Boston electrical practice, drive client relationships, and guide projects from concept through construction. The role combines technical leadership with business development in a high-profile market.

You'll mentor engineers, manage schedules and budgets, develop proposals, and partner with leadership to grow the firm's Boston presence through strategic opportunities and superb design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–14+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong background in MEP/building systems electrical design.
• Advanced understanding of electrical codes, systems, calculations, and coordination requirements.
• Experience delivering projects through SD, DD, CD, specifications, and construction administration.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong project management and team leadership experience.
• Experience mentoring engineers and designers.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship experience.
• Experience originating opportunities, developing proposals, and contributing to revenue growth.
• Established Boston-area client and industry relationships highly desirable.
• Ability to serve as the senior technical resource and decision-maker for an electrical engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from conceptual design through construction completion.
• Develop system criteria, equipment-room requirements, and building infrastructure strategies.
• Oversee SD, DD, CD, specifications, and construction administration.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, contractor change orders, and other project documentation.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and punch-list activities.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight for complex electrical engineering challenges.
• Establish and maintain engineering and design-quality standards.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers and designers.
• Provide performance feedback and support employee development.
• Develop proposals and additional-service opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients throughout the Boston market.
• Identify and pursue new project and revenue opportunities.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationship mgmt

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Associate – Electrical Engineering

$160000 - $184000 per year | Boston, MA | On-site | Permanent

Senior-level Electrical Engineering leadership opportunity with a premier MEP consulting firm — lead the Boston electrical practice, drive business development, and serve as the office’s technical authority.

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm with more than a century of experience designing high-performance building systems for some of the most complex and recognizable projects in the country.

Our teams provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, commissioning, technology, sustainability, and related engineering services across markets including commercial, healthcare, aviation, life sciences, and data centers.

We are continuing to grow our Boston presence and are looking for an accomplished Electrical Engineering leader who can combine technical expertise, project leadership, client development, and team mentorship.

Why join us?

• $160K–$184K base salary, with flexibility based on experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Senior leadership opportunity within the Boston office
• High-profile and technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to lead and grow the Boston electrical practice
• 401(k) with employer match
• Stock options
• Generous PTO
• Professional development and continuing education
• Strong long-term career growth
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Associate – Electrical Engineering to provide both technical and business leadership for our growing Boston office.

This is much more than a senior design position. You will serve as a technical authority for the Boston electrical department while also playing an important role in growing the firm’s presence throughout the Boston market.

You’ll lead projects from conceptual design through construction, mentor engineers and designers, develop client relationships, pursue new business, and partner with firm leadership on the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead electrical engineering projects from conceptual design through construction completion
• Develop system criteria, equipment-room requirements, and building infrastructure strategies
• Oversee SD, DD, CD, specifications, and construction administration
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, contractor change orders, and other project documentation
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and punch-list activities
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide technical oversight for complex electrical engineering challenges
• Establish and maintain engineering and design-quality standards
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers and designers
• Provide performance feedback and support employee development
• Develop proposals and additional-service opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with clients throughout the Boston market
• Identify and pursue new project and revenue opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10–14+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong background in MEP/building systems electrical design
• Advanced understanding of electrical codes, systems, calculations, and coordination requirements
• Experience delivering projects through SD, DD, CD, specifications, and construction administration
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong project management and team leadership experience
• Experience mentoring engineers and designers
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship experience
• Experience originating opportunities, developing proposals, and contributing to revenue growth
• Established Boston-area client and industry relationships highly desirable
• Ability to serve as the senior technical resource and decision-maker for an electrical engineering practice

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