Senior Electrical Engineer

city; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

Generous benefits package

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and upgrades across commercial and retail facilities in Massachusetts and surrounding states.

The role requires PE licensure, expertise in NFPA 70, and strong skills in AutoCAD and Revit, with leadership to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in MEP or related environments.
• PE license required.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety in commercial/retail facilities.
• Strong communication skills and NFPA 70 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans and calculations.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

NFPA 70 knowledge

AutoCAD / Revit

Project management

Mentoring

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Candidates across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine will be considered

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. This role provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, refrigeration support systems, energy management system (EMS) integrations, and other critical building systems.

The Senior Electrical Engineer partners with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.
• Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.
• Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.
• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel up to 15% to support field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.

Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and provide recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs.

Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes. Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective actions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required .
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise performing high‑level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system‑level coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client‑facing interaction.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.
• Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements.
• Proven ability to perform senior‑level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation.
• Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Effective technical communicator with strong client‑facing consulting skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and support concurrent projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards.
• Detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues.

ABOUT CBES

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters.

• We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days