Senior Electrical Engineer

Optima Engineering PA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned Company

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible/Hybrid work schedules

Health, Vision, Dental insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Multi-tiered Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Ongoing education and professional development

Job summary

Optima Engineering PA in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join its team. This role involves working on Mission Critical and Data Centers projects, providing input on project viability, and producing essential designs. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development including health insurance options and a multi-tiered retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience on Mission Critical and Data Centers projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on project viability and assist with proposal preparation.
• Produce project schedules, lighting, power, and fire alarm designs.
• Conduct interdisciplinary coordination and manage final reviews.
• Assist designers with maintaining conformed drawings and revisions.
• Work with Project Manager and team to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Familiarity with SKM or Easy Power

Commissioning experience in Data Centers

UPS and back-up generators

Ability to write Test Scripts

Willing to work nights and weekends

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Optima Engineering, an employee‑owned MEP engineering consulting firm, we focus on delivering high‑quality mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design solutions for buildings across the Southeast. Our projects include higher education, municipal, K‑12, and commercial facilities. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Very familiar with SKM, Short circuit and Arc Flash Studies SKM or Easy Power.
• Commissioning experience in Data Centers
• UPS and back‑up generators
• Ability to write Test Scripts and Direct Efforts
• Willing to work some nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide input on project viability, assist with proposal preparation, and help select the design team.
• Produce project schedules, lighting, power, and fire alarm designs, compliance checks and specifications, and conduct reviews.
• Conduct interdisciplinary coordination and manage final reviews/approvals between disciplines and agencies.
• Assist designers with maintaining conformed drawings, preparing submittals, and issuing revisions.
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager, Designers, and Construction Administration Specialist to meet company standards and exceed Client expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience on Mission Critical and Data Centers projects.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina or ability to obtain your PE in North Carolina within 6 months.

Why Work at Optima Engineering:

Founded in 1992, Optima is a well‑established, multi‑disciplined engineering firm offering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection & technology design services to diverse market sectors including mission critical, educational, healthcare, commercial, government and other clients. Founded and based in Charlotte with branch offices in Raleigh, NC, Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC, our goal is to deliver reliable, high‑quality, innovative engineering solutions to our clients and provide a top‑notch work environment to our team.

Benefit Highlights

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Our focus on Work-Life Balance means you will enjoy Paid Time Off and Holidays, Flexible/Hybrid work schedules, and Half-Day Fridays year-round!
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Personal Accident insurance options, Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement, Adoption assistance, Employee wellbeing & assistance programs, financial & estate planning assistance, and more!
• Multi-tiered Retirement Plan includes Employer 401k contributions, Profit‑sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (an additional retirement benefit funded entirely by the company).
• Discretionary bonuses throughout the year.
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Frequent volunteer and community involvement opportunities!

If you want to be excited about going to work and making a difference in the organization you work for, please reach out to us, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team.

To learn more about Optima Engineering, please visit our website at: www.optimaengineering.com

Optima Engineering is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Optima Engineering participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program. Please read more information here.