Senior Electrical Engineer

DPR Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across all project phases for commercial-building systems in Raleigh, NC. You will develop power, lighting, grounding, and low‑voltage designs and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure constructible, code‑compliant solutions.

You will prepare technical documents, review shop drawings, and support construction administration while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) required.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Active NCEES Record for licensure maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing commercial building electrical systems (power, lighting, grounding, low‑voltage).
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software for coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of electrical deliverables across all project phases.
• Develop electrical system designs for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low‑voltage systems.
• Prepare and review construction documents, single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, and power/lighting plans.
• Utilize CAD and BIM to create accurate 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Review deliverables for scope, quality, coordination, and technical expectations.
• Lead construction administration activities: reviews of shop drawings, RFIs, site visits.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to create constructible designs.
• Assist project managers with scope, cost tracking, scheduling, and risk evaluation.
• Apply engineering judgment to resolve complex challenges and guide decision‑making.
• Participate in professional development and process improvements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Job Description

A Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for the design, development, and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across all phases of project execution. Leads preparation of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and analytical models ensuring compliance with codes, industry standards, and project requirements. Works with increasing independence, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, constructible electrical systems and supports project execution through technical leadership, construction administration, scope management, and risk evaluation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but serves as a technical leader within the electrical engineering team.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers while supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• May lead project‑specific engineering teams and coordinate work assignments to support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and production of electrical engineering deliverables, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and analytical models throughout all phases of delivery.
• Develop electrical system designs for power distribution, lighting, grounding, low‑voltage, and other building electrical systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare and review coordinated construction documents, single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, power plans, lighting plans, and supporting design documentation.
• Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Review deliverables to ensure compliance with project scope, quality standards, coordination requirements, and technical expectations.
• Lead construction administration activities: review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and support field coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop coordinated and constructible electrical design solutions.
• Assist project managers with scope management, cost tracking, scheduling, and technical risk evaluation related to electrical systems.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve complex technical challenges and support project decision‑making.
• Participate in professional development activities and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards, and technical practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) required.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Active NCEES Record for licensure maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing commercial building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low‑voltage systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software used for electrical engineering and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and construction administration practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities while working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Company: DPR Construction