Senior Electrical Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated, based in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their MEPS team. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship on all electrical engineering aspects of projects while collaborating across disciplines to meet client objectives and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design with at least 7 years of experience and must hold a Professional Engineer license or be able to obtain one within six months. This position encourages individuals with diverse experiences to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or able to obtain a P.E. within six months.
• Proven track record as an accomplished electrical engineer.
• 7+ years of experience in power distribution and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for electrical work.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and external consultants.
• Act as Engineer of Record and deliver cost estimates.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Electrical design expertise

7+ years experience

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Birmingham, Alabama
Join Dewberry’s MEPS team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship on all electrical engineering aspects of projects while collaborating across disciplines to meet client objectives and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, of all electrical engineering work.
• Offer technical training and development of staff.
• Assist in establishing and improving standards, practices, guidelines, and specifications for the electrical discipline.
• Act as Engineer of Record.
• Deliver on‑the‑spot advice, technical decisions, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with all involved disciplines, including outside consultants.
• Serve as technical interface with code officials and contractors.

Required Skills & Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six (6) months.
• Accomplished electrical engineer with a proven track record.
• 7+ years of progressive technical experience in designing power distribution, multiple generator powerhouses, multi‑building medium‑voltage campus distribution, fault studies, selective overcurrent coordination studies, load flow studies, arc flash studies, lighting, life safety, and telecommunications systems on healthcare and commercial projects.
• Demonstrated management of multiple projects with technical oversight that meet contract specifications and client expectations on time and within budget.
• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Well organized and takes good notes.
• At Dewberry, we do not sponsor new applicants for work authorization.
• Do not meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply if you are excited about this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.