Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

Arena Family of Companies; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Transit options

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Yearly winter closure

Job summary

A confidential engineering firm located in Portland is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead multidisciplinary MEP projects. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office and focuses on supporting sectors like commercial and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in MEP consulting, strong project management skills, and a passion for client interactions. The firm promotes employee ownership and values professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of MEP consulting or building systems design experience.
• Project management background within the MEP environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on multidisciplinary MEP projects.
• Support work across commercial, healthcare, biotech, education, and transportation sectors.
• Deliver electrical system design from concept through construction.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance.
• Support project managers with scope, coordination, and quality control.

Skills

Strong communication and client‑facing skills

Solid knowledge of electrical systems and design standards

Full understanding of building codes

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

Portland, OR – Hybrid (Two days in office per week)

Confidential Employee-Owned Engineering Firm

A nationally respected building systems engineering group is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for its Portland office. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys complex projects, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineers while growing into higher leadership.

The firm is 100% employee-owned and invests heavily in long-term professional development, collaboration, and strong work‑life balance.

Pay Range

$97,000 – $115,000 per year (plus conditional bonus)

What You Will Do

• Lead electrical design on multidisciplinary MEP projects
• Support work across commercial, healthcare, biotech, education, and transportation sectors
• Deliver electrical system design from concept through construction
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance
• Support project managers with scope, coordination, and quality control

What You Bring

Required:

• BS in Electrical Engineering
• Ten or more years of MEP consulting or building systems design experience
• Project management background within the MEP environment
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Full understanding of building codes
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems and design standards

Preferred:

• PE license or comparable experience
• LEED accreditation
• Experience with Revit

Benefits

• Salary: $97,000 – $115,000 plus conditional bonus
• Employee Ownership: ESOP participation with real equity growth
• Hybrid Flexibility: Two days in office each week
• Benefits: 401k, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and transit options
• Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and yearly winter closure
• Career Growth: Clear path to leadership and continuous learning
• Culture: Supportive team focused on balance, mentorship, and community impact

If you want to work on meaningful projects with a collaborative team and real long-term career potential, apply today and take the next step in your engineering journey.