Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP Design, Hybrid

Optima Engineering PA; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Hybrid work schedule

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan and 401(k)

Bonuses

Education & development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optima Engineering seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our employee-owned MEP practice serving buildings across the Southeast. The role focuses on developing electrical designs for higher education, municipal, K-12, and commercial facilities, with emphasis on lighting, power distribution, and fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate holds a SC PE license, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and at least five years of experience in MEP building systems design.

Qualifications

• PE registration in South Carolina is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for higher education, municipal, K-12, and/or commercial facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD is required.
• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop electrical system designs from concept through construction.
• Design lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems that meet project requirements and codes.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and calculations in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations, circuiting, panel schedules, and equipment sizing.
• Conduct field investigations, site observations, and existing system assessments.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and provide construction administration support.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and quality control reviews to ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff and sharing technical expertise across the team.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Optima Engineering seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our employee-owned MEP practice serving buildings across the Southeast. The role focuses on developing electrical designs for higher education, municipal, K-12, and commercial facilities, with emphasis on lighting, power distribution, and fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate holds a SC PE license, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, and at least five years of experience in MEP building systems design.