Senior Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design building electrical systems and produce construction documents for commercial, educational and government projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 10+ years of design experience, and strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes; LEED credentials are a plus. You will lead a team and collaborate with owners, architects, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years design experience or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical systems for building projects.
• LEED experience or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design medium and low voltage electrical systems.
• Prepare construction documentation.
• Develop calculations for electrical and lighting systems.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure code compliance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and regulators.
• Guide junior engineers and conduct site investigations.
• Review shop drawings and support construction services.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Project coordination

Codes & standards

Communication

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

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

The Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment and will be responsible for designing building electrical systems and producing construction documentation for commercial projects, higher education, state and local government projects, multi-family housing projects and healthcare projects. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of our firm.

General Duties

• Design medium and low voltage systems including distribution, lighting, power, and fire alarm.
• Develop electrical and lighting system calculations and controls.
• Prepare detailed design documents using Revit.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and ensure code compliance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, clients, and regulatory officials.
• Guide junior engineers and conduct site investigations.
• Review shop drawings and support construction services.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 10 years design experience as a designer or registered engineer.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• You have experience with electrical systems and projects.
• LEED experience or certification is a plus.
• You are familiar with codes, standards and design guidelines.

Skills

• Proficient working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA.
• Proficient working knowledge of Building Codes.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
• Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.
• Proficient in AutoCad, Revit and MS Office.

Location

Richmond, VA

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
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - salasobrien.com/benefits

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.