Senior Electrical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay & leave

Multiple offices / travel

Mentoring & training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across institutional, commercial, and industrial projects.

You will design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems, produce calculations and construction drawings, and coordinate with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PE in NC, has 10+ years of building/infrastructure experience, and is proficient in AutoCAD or Revit; ESOP and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed PE in NC or eligible for reciprocity.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience for buildings and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems.
• Familiar with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards.
• Proficient in CAD or Revit and producing drawing sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineer on multi-discipline project teams.
• Design electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, telecom) for facilities.
• Create technical reports, design computations, and system evaluations.
• Produce accurate construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, clients, and other disciplines.

Skills

Lead engineer

Electrical design

Project coordination

Code familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Join a leading employee-owned engineering firm in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Known for its innovative and collaborative culture, the firm delivers forward-thinking solutions across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a national presence and agile structure, they prioritize professional growth, creative autonomy, and meaningful project work.

What you'll be doing:

Serve as lead electrical engineer on multi-discipline project teams

Design electrical systems (power, lighting, fire alarm, telecom) for a range of facilities

Create technical reports, design computations, and system evaluations

Produce accurate construction drawings and specifications

Coordinate closely with internal teams, clients, and other disciplines

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed PE in NC or eligible for quick reciprocity

10+ years of relevant experience in electrical design for buildings and infrastructure

Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems

Familiar with codes and standards like NEC, NESC, IEEE, and open to learning more

Proficient in CAD or Revit and experienced in producing drawing sets

More reasons to apply:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay + generous paid leave (holidays, medical, parental, bereavement, military)

Flexibility to work from multiple office locations or travel as needed

Growth & development support – mentoring, training, and tuition reimbursement

Access to professional development programs and career pathways