Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Power & LV Systems

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to advance our building electrical practice. You will lead design of building power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems for food and beverage facilities, while producing bid docs and coordinating with trades.

You’ll document calculations, procure long-lead equipment, and manage bid processes. Expect 25–35% travel and collaboration with a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• 8–11 years of experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8–11 years in lighting, fire alarm and low voltage design for buildings.
• 8–11 years in bid documents and procuring electrical materials.
• 8–11 years in AutoCAD, Revit or similar design programs.
• FE or PE considered a plus.
• Willing to travel 25–35% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead in designing building electrical power systems (208V, 480V, MV).
• Document calculations: short circuit, coordination, arc flash, sizing.
• Design lighting and coordinate fixture placement with trades.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72/101 and local codes.
• Design low voltage systems (LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras).
• Produce bid documents: layouts, one-lines, risers, schedules, details.
• Procure long lead light fixtures and distribution equipment.
• Manage electrical bid process for clients and assist with startup.
• Participate in project planning and feasibility studies.
• Support department standards development and maintenance.
• Research electrical materials and best practices.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Provide coaching or mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Building power systems

Lighting design

Fire alarm design

Low voltage systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Construction/Manufacturing

FE/PE tracked

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to advance our building electrical practice. You will lead design of building power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems for food and beverage facilities, while producing bid docs and coordinating with trades.

You’ll document calculations, procure long-lead equipment, and manage bid processes. Expect 25–35% travel and collaboration with a skilled team.