Senior Electrical Engineer

Ramboll US Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your development

Flexible working approach

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical power distribution and other systems in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate should have a BSEE, PE license, and at least 8 years of experience, with strong leadership and client interaction skills. This role involves leading design teams for various engineering projects and mentoring junior staff. The company values sustainable change, diversity, and continuous professional development. Join in creating a thriving future for both society and nature.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience required.
• 2+ years experience leading design professionals.
• Knowledge of industry codes like NFPA, NESC, ANSI/IEEE is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for industrial markets.
• Lead teams in the electrical engineering design.
• Interact with clients throughout project life cycle.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Design for grounding systems

Leadership in engineering

Client interaction

Education

BSEE

PE license

Job description

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Mar 05, 2026

Company Description

Are you excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our solutions for Industry department, as our new Senior Electrical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Electrical Engineer in any of these locations: Binghamton NY, Syracuse NY or Charlotte, NC

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Design for electrical power distribution (medium/low voltage) systems, grounding systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, etc. with a main focus on the industrial market segment.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of industry codes and standards, and develop code analysis reports. Preferred code knowledge includes NFPA, NESC, ANSI/IEEE Standards, energy code, and building code. Familiarity with utility standards preferred.
• Serve as a technical lead electrical engineer and lead a team of electrical designers, electrical engineers, and coordinate the work into the final design deliverables.
• Serve as a mentor, developing the technical skills of others.
• Act as the client interface representing the electrical discipline and lead other disciplines during a design program. Act as the project manager on small to mid-scale electrical projects.
• This includes the ability to interact with the client at the request for proposal stage, develop letter proposals and fee estimates, prepare and deliver presentations to the client, and act as the Ramboll representative throughout project duration.
• Provide support for construction projects, including cost estimating, construction phasing/scheduling, site inspections, punch list development, and shop drawing review.
• Prepare technical reports to define projects and provide clients with technical direction.

Your new team

You will be part of Solutions for Industry Team.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• BSEE, engaged in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
• 8+ years relevant work experience
• PE license required
• 2+ years experience leading a team of design professionals in a consulting engineering environment.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us [e-mail] such requests.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.