Senior Electrical Design Engineer: Power Systems & Mentorship

Brown and Caldwell; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell in Nashville is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to advance power distribution design for industrial and municipal projects. You will design low- and medium-voltage systems, select equipment, and develop contract drawings using 2D/3D methods while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with civil, structural, and mechanical teams.

This role also supports field construction, RFIs, and project delivery with collaboration across local and national teams to ensure reliable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years electrical engineering experience.
• Professional license in progress or achieved.
• SMS Framework certification in progress or ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Design low-voltage (up to 480V) and medium-voltage (up to 15kV) systems including switchgear and transformers.
• Oversee conduit, duct bank, and cable tray design.
• Coordinate lighting systems with civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
• Prepare electrical equipment specifications and contract drawings.
• Perform construction services including submittals and RFIs.
• Carry out short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Track electrical scope, schedule, and project budget.
• Support field investigations and construction activities.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor control

Conduit & cable tray

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Brown and Caldwell in Nashville is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to advance power distribution design for industrial and municipal projects. You will design low- and medium-voltage systems, select equipment, and develop contract drawings using 2D/3D methods while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with civil, structural, and mechanical teams.

This role also supports field construction, RFIs, and project delivery with collaboration across local and national teams to ensure reliable