Senior Electrical Engineer

We Do The Search; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do The Search in the Boston metro area is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems design for a variety of building projects. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration, and career growth within an integrated project delivery environment.

The candidate will design power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, perform load calculations, sizing, and one-line diagrams, and collaborate with architects and engineers throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE with eight+ years in electrical building systems design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage design.
• Prepare load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and project teams.
• Perform construction administration including site visits and technical reviews.
• Provide QA/QC to maintain technical excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical decisions.
• Interact with clients and present solutions.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Low voltage systems

Load calculations

One-line diagrams

Coordination

Construction administration

QA/QC

Mentoring

Client interaction

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

MEP Building Systems

Boston / MetroWest | Hybrid Schedule

A growing A/E firm with deep regional reach is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead building systems design for projects across New England.

This role is built for a licensed PE who wants technical leadership, variety in project types, and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

You will design and deliver electrical systems for commercial, municipal, healthcare, industrial, and institutional facilities, and play a key role throughout project delivery.

What you will lead

• Power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems design


• Load calculations, equipment sizing, one line diagrams, and detailed drawings


• Coordination with architects, structural engineers, and project teams


• Construction administration including site visits and technical reviews


• QA/QC to maintain technical excellence


• Mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical decisions


• Client interaction and presenting solutions

Why this opportunity matters

This environment provides more than routine drafting. You will:

• Work in an integrated delivery setting that blends engineering, construction, and program services


• Collaborate across disciplines and market sectors


• Gain exposure to public and private sector work with long term program continuity


• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, idea sharing, and career development


• Have access to mentoring, continuing education, and leadership growth opportunities

What they are looking for

• BS in Electrical Engineering


• PE license


• Eight or more years of electrical building systems design experience


• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering tools


• Strong knowledge of codes, standards, and energy efficiency principles


• Leadership, mentoring, and excellent communication skills