Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Raleigh, NC, to design electrical systems, including lighting, power, fire alarm, and telecom for institutional projects in government and healthcare. Your role will encompass producing detailed construction documentation, leading project teams, and ensuring code compliance.

The ideal candidate requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a North Carolina PE license, and at least five years of relevant experience. This position supports a balanced work-life approach with options to work from home two days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Valid state of North Carolina PE license.
• 5 years’ experience in the job offered or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Design building systems and produce construction documentation.
• Develop calculations for lighting systems.
• Lead a project team and manage projects.
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects.

Skills

Electrical system design

Lighting systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Project management

Code compliance

Education

U.S. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

North Carolina PE license

Tools

Blue Beam

Newforma

Calculation software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

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.

Job Summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom, and security for institutional projects in the higher education, government, and healthcare markets.

Job Duties

• Responsible for designing building systems and producing construction documentation for institutional projects in the higher education, government and healthcare markets.
• Design electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom and security.
• Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
• Develop electrical system design calculations.
• Prepare detailed design documents in REVIT.
• Perform QA/QC design work.
• Lead a project team and manage projects.
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Complete code compliance research.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Valid state of North Carolina PE license.
• 5 years’ progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience with Blue Beam and Newforma.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience using calculation software applications to successfully calculate, record, and affirm design decisions for system designs.

Location

Raleigh, NC (may work from home 2 days per week.)

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.