Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellness programs

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement critical power infrastructure across mission-critical, healthcare, life sciences, and commercial sectors.

The role develops detailed specifications for UPS systems, emergency generators, and low-/medium-voltage switchgear, performs power system studies, and leads engineers and designers through all project phases.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Strongly Preferred).
• 10-15 years of experience in electrical power design.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit for system layouts and drawings.
• Experience with UPS, standby generators, and LV/MV switchgear.
• Ability to supervise staff engineers and designers.
• Strong technical writing and report development skills.
• Knowledge of data center, healthcare, life sciences, and commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical load calculations and develop power distribution designs for multiple project types.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, and technical reports for UPS and generator systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to create layouts and one-lines.
• Conduct power system studies: short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Design standby and emergency power configurations, including paralleling schemes.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers, with quality oversight.
• Conduct field surveys and site assessments to support design.
• Support construction administration activities (RFIs, submittals, site visits).
• Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Develop technical specs and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Apply data center infrastructure knowledge to mission-critical designs.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Electrical load calculations

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM/ETAP

Technical writing

UPS systems

Emergency generators

Low/medium-voltage switchgear

Field supervision

Short circuit analysis

Selective coordination

Arc flash analysis

Generator paralleling

Construction administration

Staff supervision

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a senior technical professional responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of critical power infrastructure across a variety of industry sectors including, but not limited to, Mission-Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Commercial.

This role includes developing detailed specifications for UPS systems, emergency and standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, while ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance.

The position requires expertise in power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash analysis, as well as experience designing complex generator and medium-voltage power systems. The ideal candidate brings strong field survey and construction administration experience, along with the ability to lead and mentor engineers and designers, delivering high-quality solutions across all phases of a project.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical load calculations and develop comprehensive power distribution designs for commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects
• Prepare detailed construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports for UPS systems, emergency/standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop system layouts, one-lines, and coordinated design models
• Conduct power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using SKM, ETAP, or similar software
• Design and engineer standby and emergency power systems, including generator and paralleling system configurations
• Lead and supervise staff engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight
• Perform field surveys and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support design development
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements
• Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure to support mission-critical system design and reliability objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices

Qualifications And Experience

• 10-15 years of experience
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Strongly Preferred)
• Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficient with SKM, eTap, or equivalent software
• Technical writing skills required
• Proficient in the development of specifications for UPS Systems, Emergency/Standby Generators, Low and Medium-Voltage Switchgear
• Knowledge in Infrastructure and Commercial Facilities
• Capable of supervising staff engineers and designers
• Experience with the development of Short Circuit and Selective Coordination studies
• Experience with the development of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Studies
• Experience with the design of Standby and Emergency Generator Systems as well as paralleling generator systems
• Extensive field survey experience
• Extensive experience with Construction Administration

Location: Philadelphia, PA - HYBRID

Travel: Some travel to US sites.

The expected base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $180,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-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

About Us

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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, color, 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.