Senior Electrical Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work

Career growth in Boston office

Mentorship culture

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment is assisting an established engineering consultancy in Boston to hire a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for the Building Services team. You will lead electrical design packages from concept through construction, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, architects, and contractors to deliver robust, energy-conscious solutions.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, exposure to life sciences, healthcare, education, and commercial projects, and pathways

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience designing electrical building services in consulting.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and US standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of building services systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration, meeting quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Produce engineering calculations, reports, specs, and construction documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with MEP, structural, and architectural teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Attend and lead client meetings and design workshops.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, site inspections, and support construction-phase services.
• Develop energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and seek repeat business opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – MEP Design - 8+ YOE

Job Type: Full-Time

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing Building Services team in Boston. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of technically complex projects across the life sciences, healthcare, higher education, commercial, and mixed-use sectors.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will lead electrical design packages, mentor junior engineers, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients throughout all stages of project delivery.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of electrical building services systems from concept through construction. You'll manage multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and technically robust solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, contribute to business development activities, and play a key part in the continued growth of the Boston office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building services systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Manage projects from concept design through construction administration, ensuring quality, programme, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Produce and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Attend and lead client meetings, design workshops, and project coordination sessions.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, undertake site inspections, and support construction-phase services.
• Develop practical, energy-efficient, and code-compliant engineering solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and project growth.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience designing electrical building services systems within a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and relevant U.S. building standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary building projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical delivery.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) licence or the ability to obtain licensure in the near future.
• Experience delivering healthcare, life sciences, laboratory, higher education, commercial, or mission-critical projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable building design, energy-efficient systems, and decarbonisation strategies.
• Previous experience mentoring engineers and leading project teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities to lead high-profile projects across the Greater Boston region.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression into Principal or Associate-level roles.
• Exposure to technically challenging projects with leading architects, developers, and institutional clients.

If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking engineering consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.