Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical design for diverse construction projects, coordinating with architects, owners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality systems.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering with PE, 8+ years in electrical design (power, lighting, fire alarm), NEC/building code knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Hybrid work in Charlotte with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies.
• Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Strong knowledge of Building Codes, NFPA Codes and Energy Codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design effort on projects of varying size.
• Manage design schedules and design team members.
• Interact with Architects and Owners.
• Conduct preliminary evaluations and prepare reports/minutes.
• Produce design drawings and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to codes and company standards.
• Travel for projects nationally and internationally.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Electrical Engineer will provide comprehensive electrical engineering services to support the design and delivery of construction projects for a diverse range of clients. You will be working on diverse projects in healthcare, military, airports and municipal facilities. This role involves leading and managing design efforts, preparing detailed construction documents, and coordinating closely with architects, owners, and other project stakeholders to ensure high-quality and efficient electrical systems.

General Duties

• Leading the design effort on large and small projects
• Manage design schedules and design team members
• Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
• Conduct preliminary evaluations
• Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
• Produce design documents (drawings and specifications)
• Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally
• Design review to assure adherence to applicable codes, company standards and project requirements

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies
• Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Strong knowledge of Building Codes, Applicable NFPA Codes and Energy Codes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects.
• Must be a US Citizen

Compensation

$110-130K

Location

Charlotte, NC (HYBRID)

Travel

10%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.