Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP / Commercial Buildings

Array Talent Solutions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

Job summary

Array Talent Solutions is recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer on behalf of an established MEP design firm specializing in commercial buildings. This role focuses on electrical system design, QA/QC of drawings, mentoring junior engineers, and leading projects with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, has 12+ years of experience in commercial building electrical systems, and is proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license required.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience in commercial building systems preferred.
• Experience with U.S.-based MEP consulting firms and coordination with architects.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial buildings.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and design documents.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and lead project teams.
• Manage projects including schedules, deliverables, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with architects and other MEP disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and project specs.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit for design development and coordination.

Skills

Electrical design

QA/QC reviews

Project management

Mentoring staff

AutoCAD

Revit

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP / Commercial Buildings

Compensation: Approximately $140,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 1 day in office / 4 days remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Array Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer on behalf of an established engineering consulting firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design for commercial buildings.

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with extensive experience in commercial building electrical systems who is ready to take on a senior technical and leadership role.

The selected candidate will contribute to electrical system design, oversee drawing quality, mentor junior engineers, and manage projects while collaborating with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial buildings.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of engineering drawings and design documents.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineering staff.
• Manage electrical engineering projects, including coordination of deliverables, schedules, and design requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, project managers, and other MEP engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, building standards, and project specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop, coordinate, and review electrical designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Ideally 12+ years of electrical engineering experience focused on commercial building systems. Candidates with slightly less experience and strong qualifications will be considered.
• Substantial experience working within U.S.-based MEP consulting engineering firms, particularly on projects involving architectural clients.
• Demonstrated experience designing commercial electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience performing QA/QC reviews, mentoring engineering staff, and managing projects.
• Demonstrated professional stability and a history of meaningful contributions to previous employers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing telecommunications and data communications systems.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Experience leading electrical design efforts on multidisciplinary commercial building projects.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary: Approximately $140,000 annually, depending on experience and technical capabilities.
• Hybrid Schedule: Work remotely four days per week, with Wednesdays designated as the in-office day.
• Company-Paid Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Two weeks initially, increasing to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Paid Holidays: 11 annual paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
• Retirement: SIMPLE IRA with company matching contributions of up to 3%.