Senior Electrical Engineer

Legence; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

P2S is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Seattle, WA to support both pre-design and design phases on large projects across a diverse portfolio, including commercial and institutional buildings, healthcare, and infrastructure.

This full-time, hybrid role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; responsibilities include leading electrical design, power systems studies, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience leading electrical design projects.
• AutoCAD and Revit proficiency required.
• Knowledge of NEC, Title 24, LEED, BIM workflows.
• Experience with power systems studies preferred; ramp-up possible.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for medium to large projects and coordinate with the full design team.
• Direct electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
• Oversee power distribution design and equipment replacement projects.
• Ensure CAD/BIM standards and coordination workflows are followed.
• Apply NEC, Title 24, and CALGreen knowledge to designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Are you an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of experience looking to grow your career? Join our award-winning team. Recognized as a Best Place to Work for the past 15 years, P2S offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions make a real impact on projects ranging from healthcare and higher education to commercial buildings, ports and harbors, and critical infrastructure.

We have an open position for a senior-level Electrical Engineer, and you could be a great fit. If you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 +, dependent on experience
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
• Level: Senior
• Office Location:Seattle, WA

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support both pre-design and design phases on large projects across a diverse portfolio, including commercial and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, ports and harbors, and infrastructure work.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit required
• Working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM for power systems studies preferred; we are happy to support ramp-up for a strong candidate who is less experienced with these specific tools
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient design practices, including Title 24 compliance and LEED, BIM coordination workflows, and mission-critical or backup power systems is a plus

Non-Technical Qualifications

• Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration
• Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness

Pre-Design Engineering

• Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports
• Prepare electrical schematic designs

Design Engineering

• Overseeing power single-line and riser diagrams designs
• Directing electrical calculations, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, and load flow, using ETAP/SKM where applicable
• Lead low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure design
• Oversee electrical equipment replacement projects, including substations, switchboards, transformers, and panelboards
• Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards and coordination workflows
• Apply working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24), and CALGreen to design electrical systems
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines as part of the full design team

Project Management

• Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables
• Oversee electrical design for medium to large-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals
• Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning
• Support the preparation of proposals for complex projects in collaboration with other senior engineers, promoting teamwork and business development
• Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle

Construction Administration

• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction
• Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance
• Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases
• Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness
• Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success
• Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum

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