Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical design and oversight for multi-site Fed-Florida projects. The role covers interior/exterior lighting, power distribution, fire/life safety, and low-voltage systems across complex campuses and industrial settings.

The position reports to the Director of Design Operations, with responsibilities in project execution, quality control, and client-facing development. Located in Merritt Island, FL or Bethesda, MD, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UFC codes; with a preference for knowledge of the FBC, ASME, and AFMAN/SSMAN requirements.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other electrical system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.
• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license; US Citizen for Security Clearance; ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technical quality of electrical projects across the Fed-Florida Business Unit.
• Perform site design, permitting, assessments, and construction management as required.
• Mentor staff, support training, and contribute to process improvements.

Education

BS Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer functions as the overall technical lead for the Fed-Florida Business Unit projects. Technical duties in Electrical engineering require adaptability and versatility. Examples of the type of work to be performed include interior and exterior lighting system design; medium voltage power distribution for campus and industrial environments; fire alarm and life safety system design and integration; lightning protection system layout and risk assessment; and arc flash studies with incident energy analysis and mitigation recommendations. Additional responsibilities encompass low voltage power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, lighting controls and automation, short circuit and load flow studies, telecommunications and data infrastructure, security and access control systems, construction administration and field support, detailed cost analyses and material take-offs for electrical systems, as well as facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning for electrical infrastructure. The Director of Electrical Engineering leads and oversees all operational and business development duties that impact the Department as outlined below.

This position operationally reports to the Director of Design Operations.

Technical Responsibilities (85-90%)

• Perform project direct billable functions and responsibilities to maintain a personal utilization rate of 85%-90%.
• Responsible for the overall technical quality of assigned projects to ensure design compliance to meet SOW requirements and all applicable codes and standards.
• Oversees discipline-specific personnel and technical execution of design.
• Responsible for performing engineering tasks such as site design, permitting, assessments, and construction management.
• Adheres to Project Management Plans (PMP) and Quality Control (QC) programs as assigned but does not change them without approval.
• May be assigned as Engineer of Record (EOR) and/or Design Lead.
• Participates in Fed-Florida Quality Control Program providing final approval of all Electrical work products, performing Chief Engineer responsibilities, and/or performing Design Manager responsibilities when assigned (reference "Project Quality Control Policies and Processes").
• Ensure adherence to Fed-Florida’s quality control standards, including pass-through services/consulting.

Business Development Responsibilities (10-15%)

• Tactical business development - Review RFP/RFQ/SOW as well as prebid drawings and specifications to determine resource requirements and risk/benefit potential for each assigned proposal opportunity.
• Strategic business development – Support the Director in cultivating and maintaining Fed-Florida’s strategic growth targets and growth areas as requested.
• Oversee design-build coordination for Electrical scope of work on assigned proposals. Coordinate subcontractor services that will be necessary or could impact the Electrical scope of work. Ensure the GC Prime has sufficient technical input to competitively price their means-methods to construct the project.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines to ensure related scopes have adequate level of effort with minimal redundancies on assigned proposals.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions, oral presentations, capture management, technical approach narratives, qualification packages, elevator pitches, industry days, and conferences as requested.
• As requested, identify/suggest opportunity-specific teammates, subcontractors (geotechnical, survey, SUE, structural, hazmat sampling, biological, cultural resources), hardware, software, training, badging, certifications, licenses, safety and travel needs that are likely to be required to perform the Electrical scope of work. Clarify scope of services to clearly explain Fed-Florida’s understanding of the Electrical scope of work through clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.

Operational Responsibilities (5-10%)

• Assists the Director of Electrical Engineer in specialized projects to advance the growth of Fed-Florida. These tasks may include but are not limited to mentoring interns/new hires, providing input for process improvements, assisting in the development of our continuously growing training program.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program
• 8+ years of professional Electrical Engineering experience
• PE Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
• Must have working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and UFC codes; with a preference for knowledge of the FBC, ASME, and AFMAN/SSMAN requirements.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, or other electrical system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Location

Merritt Island, FL / Bethesda, MD

Travel

Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role in Merritt Island is $120,000-$130,000 USD per year and in Bethesda, MD is $150,000-$170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to making a positive impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We recognize that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are committed to designing lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is complemented by an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.