Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Moores Electrical and Mechanical Construction; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Employee ownership

401(k) with match

Health, vision, dental

Paid time off

Job summary

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer in Altavista, VA to lead electrical design for commercial and industrial projects. You will collaborate with owners, contractors, and engineers to deliver code-compliant, cost-effective solutions and mentor junior staff.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, a Virginia PE license or the ability to obtain by comity within six months, and 5+ years of relevant design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Active Virginia PE license or ability to obtain licensure by comity within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical design and construction.
• Experience as Engineer of Record and signing/sealing electrical documents preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for commercial/industrial projects meeting owner objectives and codes.
• Engineer and design electrical systems aligned with project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, specifications and construction documents.
• Coordinate design efforts with internal teams, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Support preconstruction and estimating with scopes of work and technical docs.
• Present concepts, VE opportunities and technical solutions to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership through all project phases and mentorship to juniors.
• Review documents for constructability, quality, and code compliance.

Skills

PE license

AutoCAD

Revit

Reading schematics

Communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Location: Altavista

Company Overview:

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical is a 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) commercial and industrial services company serving Virginia and North Carolina since 1985. Our mission is to build people as well as buildings-doing all things with a servant's heart and leaving a positive, lasting impact. We vision employees to say Moore's is the best place they've ever worked, our customers to receive the best service they've ever had, and our communities to be strengthened by our work. Our values-Execute, Protect, Improve, and Character-drive every job we do.

The Role:

The Senior Electrical Engineer / Designer is responsible for the design, engineering, coordination, and execution of electrical systems for commercial and industrial construction projects. This role partners with owners, contractors, project managers, estimators, and design professionals to transform project concepts into innovative, code‑compliant, and cost‑effective solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.

What You'll Do:

• Meet with owners, customers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop project concepts and transform project requirements into complete electrical designs for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Plan, engineer, and design electrical systems that meet customer objectives, code requirements, project schedules, and budget expectations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, system layouts, specifications, and construction documents for new and existing facilities.
• Coordinate design activities with internal project teams, architects, engineers, vendors, and other design professionals.
• Support preconstruction and estimating efforts by developing scopes of work, equipment selections, and technical documentation.
• Present design concepts, value engineering opportunities, and technical solutions to customers and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of a project, from conceptual development through construction support and project completion.
• Review design documents for accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Mentor, develop, and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineers.
• Promote design consistency, quality control, continuous improvement, and adherence to company standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for design, constructability, code compliance, and value engineering questions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• Active Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain Virginia licensure by comity within six (6) months.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and signing and sealing electrical engineering documents preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical design and construction.
• Thorough understanding of commercial and industrial construction processes and practices.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and related engineering software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Invest in the development of teammates through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Maintain a customer-first mindset and pursue practical, value‑driven solutions.
• Build trust through integrity, humility, accountability, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Moore's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Benefits That Matter:

• Weekly paychecks: yearly salary of $110-150,000 based on experience and skill set.
• $10,000 sign on bonus
• Relocation assistance available; details handled on a case‑by‑case basis
• 100% employee owned; earn stock and profit‑sharing bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, short‑and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Supplemental medical insurance
• Paternity and maternity leave
• Paid vacation & holidays including a safety incentive plan to earn more PTO
• Paid M‑Power volunteer hours to service community
• Career growth & training opportunities

Drug screenings and criminal background/motor vehicle record checks will be performed.

Moore's is an equal opportunity employer.

Drug screen and background checks will be performed. Moore's policy requires a clean drug screen (including marijuana) and approved criminal background check results in order to become a Moore's partner. Also, some roles require a clean driving record in order to drive a company vehicle.