Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Electrical Systems for Retail

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting and公司匹配

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and upgrades in commercial and retail facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership in power distribution, lighting, and controls, with collaboration across Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, and EMS teams. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are required, along with strong client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise performing high‑level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system‑level coordination.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit‑based design packages.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.
• Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.
• Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.
• Provide senior‑level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Skills

PE license

AutoCAD

Revit

Power distribution

Lighting design

Code compliance

Mentoring

Client-facing

Project coordination

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and upgrades in commercial and retail facilities.

The role emphasizes leadership in power distribution, lighting, and controls, with collaboration across Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, and EMS teams. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are required, along with strong client-facing communication.