Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful Design

SMMA; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Hybrid work-from-home

Competitive benefits: PTO, MA Paid FML

Dental plan included

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Mentor/protégé program

Educational reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Lunch and Learns

Job summary

SMMA is seeking a mid-to-senior Electrical Engineer to join our Cambridge/MA portfolio, collaborating with architects, engineers, interior designers, and planners from concept through construction administration.

You will develop practical, code-compliant electrical systems, coordinate with project teams, and contribute technical expertise across design and construction phases. SMMA supports growth and encourages new ideas to advance our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• EIT registration or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
• Knowledge of building and electrical codes (NFPA, NEC, IBC, IECC).

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction documents for power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems on commercial, residential, laboratory, and institutional projects.
• Perform service, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations.
• Perform light level point-to-point calculations.
• Coordinate designs with all disciplines.
• Develop construction details and tailored specifications.
• Attend meetings with utility companies, contractors, and building department officials.
• Participate in construction administration activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

SMMA is seeking a mid-to-senior Electrical Engineer to join our Cambridge/MA portfolio, collaborating with architects, engineers, interior designers, and planners from concept through construction administration.

You will develop practical, code-compliant electrical systems, coordinate with project teams, and contribute technical expertise across design and construction phases. SMMA supports growth and encourages new ideas to advance our mission.