Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Systems

Tharp Consulting; Ridge Wood Heights (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Ridge Wood Heights, FL is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical design on healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, and government building projects. You will develop power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems from concept through construction documents, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with MEP teams to integrate building systems.

The role emphasizes design leadership, mentoring junior staff, and delivering sustainable,

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in electrical building systems and end-to-end design deliverables.
• Knowledge of code compliance and the ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Proven coordination and collaboration skills with cross-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Capability to manage scope, maintain quality, and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage from concept through construction document phases.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across MEP, structural, technology, and energy to align integrated building systems.
• Manage electrical project scope and maintain overall design quality.
• Mentor and support junior electrical staff to strengthen team capability.
• Contribute to sustainable, community-focused engineering solutions in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Electrical building systems

End-to-end design

Code compliance

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical leadership

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

to lead electrical design efforts on complex building projects across healthcare, education, commercial, hospitality, and government markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage from concept through construction document phases.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, regulations, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across MEP, structural, technology, and energy to align integrated building systems.
• Manage electrical project scope and maintain overall design quality.
• Mentor and support junior electrical staff to strengthen team capability.
• Contribute to sustainable, community-focused engineering solutions in a collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in electrical building systems and end-to-end design deliverables.
• Knowledge of code compliance and the ability to produce high-quality construction documents.
• Proven coordination and collaboration skills with cross-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Capability to manage scope, maintain quality, and provide technical leadership.