Senior Electrical Engineer

City FM; Town of Manchester, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with employer match

Leadership development programs

Job summary

CBES is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and coordination of electrical systems for commercial and retail facilities. You will develop plans, load calculations, and layouts, and coordinate across architecture, mechanical, and controls teams.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and strong client-facing communication. Travel up to 15% to field sites and project meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license required; 10+ years in MEP/design environments.
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, coordinate electrical systems for new construction and remodels.
• Develop electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, and layouts.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit to support design reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Code compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer page is loaded## Senior Electrical Engineerlocations: Burlington, MA: New York, NY: Manchester, NH: Portland, ME: Providence, RItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R2387Professional Engineer (P.E.) requiredCandidates across New England and Mid Atlantic will be considered.**POSITION SUMMARY**The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. This role provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, refrigeration support systems, energy management system (EMS) integrations, and other critical building systems.The Senior Electrical Engineer partners with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.* Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.* Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.* Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.* Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.* Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.* Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.* Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.* Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.* Ensure all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.* Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.**TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS*** Travel up to 15% to support field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.* Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and provide recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs.* Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes. Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective actions.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.* 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment.* **Professional Engineer (PE) license required**.* Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.* Demonstrated expertise performing high-level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination.* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction.* Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.* Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.**SKILLS & COMPETENCIES*** Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.* Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements.* Proven ability to perform senior-level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation.* Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines.* Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost-effective solutions.* Effective technical communicator with strong client-facing consulting skills.* Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and support concurrent projects.* Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards.* Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues.**ABOUT CBES**City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.We don't just hire anyone at CBES; we're looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.When you join CBES, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework - CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.So, if you're ready to get started, let's go!CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.City is part of a global network of leading facilities management, professional services, and data-driven sustainability solutions, for starters. Also, we offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and company match.We don't just hire anyone at City; we're looking for loyal team members with a deep sense of responsibility and a thirst for constant learning and growth with a willingness to always lend a helping hand.When you join City, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-class training programs, over 1,500 e-learning classes through City University or Leadership Development framework - City cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.City is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.