Senior Electrical Engineer

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Health & fitness programs

Employee events

Job summary

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design on healthcare and other major projects in Charleston, SC. You’ll mentor staff, oversee design and QA/QC, and drive ensure project success across schedule, quality, and budget.

The role emphasizes leadership across disciplines, client communication, and advanced technical guidance within a hybrid office setting with periodic site visits. PE licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE licensure required.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in the AEC industry, preferably healthcare-focused.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline design for medium and large projects, with limited Revit use.
• Delegate tasks and provide technical oversight.
• Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and simulations.
• Review high-level product submittals and shop drawings.
• Provide detailed responses to complex RFIs.
• Conduct targeted site visits to resolve field issues.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings as a senior technical advisor.
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Develop project workplans and adjust for scope changes.
• Mentor engineers at all levels on best practices.
• Provide team leadership support.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm is seeking to a hire a Senior Electrical Engineer. We are looking to hire this candidate in one of our four offices: Charleston, SC.

What makes working at Newcomb & Boyd so rewarding: You’ll design high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design. From groundbreaking research labs to innovative learning environments, you will help create facilities for the world’s top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. As a firm that has been in business for over 100 years, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts.

The Senior Electrical Engineer oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. This role provides advanced technical leadership, mentors engineering staff, and serves as a senior technical resource within their discipline. The Senior Engineer leads discipline work on medium to large projects and could possibly serve as a project manager on some projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline design for medium and large projects, with limited Revit use.
• Delegate moderate to complex tasks and provide technical oversight.
• Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and simulations.
• Review high-level product submittals and shop drawings.
• Provide detailed responses to complex RFIs.
• Conduct targeted site visits to resolve critical field issues.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings as a senior technical advisor.
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Develop project workplans and adjust as needed for scope changes.
• Mentor engineers at all levels on technical best practices.
• Provides team leadership support

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE licensure required.

Experience

• 9+ years of progressive experience in the AEC industry, preferably with a healthcare focus.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in multiple engineering software platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in staff development, training, and mentorship.

Communication & Business Skills

• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Skilled in technical writing and proposal contributions.

Supervisory Responsibility

Acts as a technical advisor and mentor to all electrical engineers assigned to the team. May seal and sign project documents where licensed. Responsible for training, education, and quality oversight of discipline deliverables.

Hybrid primarily office-based with periodic site visits for field troubleshooting; adherence to safety protocols required.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, use office equipment, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. Site visits may require climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Be a Part of Our Team

Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of services including MEP, commissioning, intelligent building systems, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.

We offer a hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.