Senior Electrical Engineer

CP Engineers, Architecture & Environmental Services; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote options

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance: health, dental, and vision

Career development

Job summary

CP Engineers, Architecture & Environmental Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership within our electrical team. You will develop project scopes, budgets, and oversee design work to ensure high-quality outputs across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading design for power, lighting, and control systems, reviewing drawings, and mentoring junior engineers. This role requires a PA PE license and strong communication skills, with hybrid/remote

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Active Pennsylvania PE license (able to obtain NJ PE).
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience with leadership.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and field coordination.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for power, lighting, energy, and control systems on diverse projects.
• Prepare and seal drawings, calculations, and arc-flash analyses per codes.
• Oversee electrical system modeling using SKM/ETAP/EasyPower.
• Review documents produced by EITs and CAD/BIM staff.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee discipline workload.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and safety standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license (PA)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

About CP Engineers
With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients—many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Join a fast-growing team dedicated to technical excellence, client satisfaction, and professional growth.

Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn Best Places to Work awards for three years straight and have driven strong employee retention.

Position Overview

CP Engineers is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and mentorship within our electrical engineering team. This role is responsible for developing project scopes, preparing budget estimates, and overseeing electrical design work to ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate, and consistent engineering outputs across the organization.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and will also contribute hands on design support as required. Project work may include electrical and control systems for commercial and industrial buildings, water and wastewater pump stations, treatment facilities, and various municipal infrastructure projects.

Technical & Design Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for power distribution, lighting, energy, communications, fire alarm, and control systems across commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and seal engineering drawings, specifications, load calculations, fault current analyses, and arc-flash studies in accordance with state PE requirements.
• Oversee electrical system modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or equivalent).
• Review and approve design documents produced by EITs, junior engineers, and CAD/BIM staff.
• Ensure all plans comply with IBC, NEC, IEEE standards, NFPA codes, local building codes, and utility service requirements.
• Assist with P&ID development
• Develop process control schematics
• Must have experience working with HVAC equipment, generators and ATS, switchgears, transformers, and fire alarm systems
• SCADA and PLC development and programming a plus
• Panel design experience a plus
• Experience with gas pipe trains and cleanrooms a plus

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Serve as the electrical discipline lead on multi-disciplinary project teams, coordinating closely with mechanical, structural, civil, and water resources groups.
• Develop complete plan sets, technical specifications, and bid/construction documents.
• Support construction-phase services: respond to RFIs, review submittals, conduct field inspections, issue punch lists, and prepare site visit reports.
• Participate in value engineering, feasibility studies, and system evaluations for renovation and new construction projects.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with firm-wide QA/QC procedures.
• Review design deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Verify that designs meet safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging electrical codes, utility standards, and industry advances.

Client Engagement & Business Support

• Meet with clients to define project scope, requirements, and technical expectations.
• Provide technical guidance, recommendations, and solutions during planning and project execution.
• Support proposal writing, project budgeting, and electrical scope development.
• Attend client meetings, presentations, and project interviews as required.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical mentorship to junior electrical engineers, EITs, and designers.
• Support staff development through training on codes, design standards, and best practices.
• Oversee workload distribution, task assignments, and schedule adherence for electrical discipline tasks.

Compensation

$115,000-$145,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Maintain active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania (with ability to obtain New Jersey PE).
• Minimum 7-10 years of electrical engineering experience, with a track record of leading, mentoring, or supervising other engineers.
• Represent the firm at industry events, technical conferences, or professional association meetings as needed
• Excellent ability to review and critique designs and provide constructive guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of construction processes and field coordination, with the ability to support field engineers when necessary.
• A valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD

Benefits

• Flexible Work Options: Hybrid/remote work arrangements
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible hours, 20 days paid time off
• Financial Security: 401(k) with 4% company match
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional license and association fee coverage
• Comprehensive Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supportive Culture: Commitment to employee well-being and career development