Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Systems Lead

MEA Energy; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MEA Energy in Nashville is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and coordination for commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects from concept through construction. The role requires mentoring junior team members and independent design leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 5+ years of experience, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and industry electrical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years designing electrical systems for commercial, retail, industrial, institutional projects.
• Active PE license; EIT candidates with clear licensure path considered.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, building codes, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing construction documents, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software such as SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, AGi32, Visual Lighting.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept through construction phases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary building projects through all design stages.
• Mentor junior team members and act as a technical resource.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and energy codes across projects.
• Prepare construction documents, calculations, and technical specifications.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring/leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) candidate

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

AGi32

Visual Lighting

Job description

MEA Energy in Nashville is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design and coordination for commercial, healthcare, and institutional projects from concept through construction. The role requires mentoring junior team members and independent design leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license with 5+ years of experience, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and industry electrical software.