Senior Electrical Engineer

Engineering Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assis­t

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to deliver comprehensive electrical engineering services for construction projects across healthcare, military, airports and municipal facilities.

The role focuses on leading design efforts, coordinating with architects and owners, and delivering high-quality electrical systems. Qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering with PE registration and 8+ years of electrical design experience, including power distribution, lighting, and fire

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required with PE licensure.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies.
• Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong knowledge of Building Codes, NFPA Codes and Energy Codes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design effort on projects of varying size.
• Manage design schedules and design team members.
• Interact directly with Architects and Owners.
• Conduct preliminary evaluations.
• Prepare reports and meeting minutes.
• Produce design documents (drawings and specifications).
• Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally.
• Perform design reviews to ensure adherence to codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

NEC knowledge

Building codes

Microsoft Office

Team player

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE Registration

Job description

Salas O’Brien is a growing 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.

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%

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This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

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

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.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Required

10 years:

Minimum 10 years of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

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