Senior Electrical Engineer

R.W. Sullivan Engineering; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R.W. Sullivan Engineering in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for building systems from concept through construction documents.

The role blends leadership with hands-on design across power distribution, lighting, and life-safety interfaces. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical design for complex commercial or institutional projects, with strong AutoCAD and Revit/BIM skills, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and building systems.
• Experience designing power, lighting, and life-safety systems for buildings.
• Hands-on experience with power distribution equipment selection and diagrams.
• Knowledge of short-circuit analysis, coordination studies, and reliability considerations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit/BIM for electrical design.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on building projects from concept through construction documents.
• Produce normal and emergency power, lighting, and fire alarm system designs.
• Review narratives, drawings, and specs ensuring code compliance.
• Manage scope, budgets, and QA/QC per company standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

One-line diagrams

Panel schedules

Power systems analysis

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Electrical calculations

Project leadership

Mentoring

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer is a full-time, hybrid role located in Boston, MA. This role is responsible for leading electrical design for building systems projects, including power distribution, lighting, and related infrastructure, from concept through construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical Engineer on projects
• Responsible for design and production of normal and emergency power, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Review of narratives, drawings, and specifications for all assigned projects, with knowledge in codes
• Ensuring work is within the scope of the project proposal and on budget
• Ensuring the Quality Assurance/Quality Control process is carried out per company standards

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of electrical design experience
• BSEE
• PE is preferred

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Electrical Engineering principles, including applied Electricity and building systems fundamentals
• Demonstrated expertise in Electrical Design for commercial, institutional, or complex architectural projects
• Hands-on experience with Power Distribution systems, including equipment selection, one-line diagrams, and panel schedules
• Knowledge of Power Systems analysis, short-circuit and coordination studies, and reliability and safety considerations
• Proficiency with relevant design and modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, electrical calculation software)
• Ability to lead projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff while managing schedules and deliverables
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work