Senior Electrical Engineer (MEP) — Lead Projects, On-Site Pittsburgh

Orionplacement; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Professional licensing reimbursement

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Annual company-performance bonus

Free parking

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Pittsburgh seeks an electrical engineer to lead complex building systems from design through construction. You will mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on with technical design across power distribution, lighting, controls, and fire alarm systems.

The role requires coordinating with architects, owners, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams, with travel to project sites. On-site office environment with strong growth potential and licensing support.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BAE from ABET-accredited school.
• 3+ years of directly relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in consulting engineering/A/E firm or similar environment.
• Experience designing building electrical systems (power, lighting, controls, fire alarm).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to coordinate projects across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Leadership mindset with mentoring junior staff.
• PE registration preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects from schematic design through construction documents and construction completion.
• Direct the design of power distribution, lighting, controls, fire alarm, low-voltage, and specialty electrical systems.
• Oversee electrical load calculations, lighting calculations, and related engineering analysis.
• Lead engineers and designers with mentoring and day-to-day project guidance.
• Create and review construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform field surveys and existing-condition assessments with multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform power system studies using SKM PowerTools.
• Prepare project specifications using SpecLink or similar software.
• Perform engineering studies and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to maintain design quality.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, utilities, internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist leadership with proposals, cost estimates, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Time management

Project coordination

Multi-project management

Written communication

Education

BSEE or BAE (ABET)

PE registration (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Confidential Employer in Pittsburgh seeks an electrical engineer to lead complex building systems from design through construction. You will mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on with technical design across power distribution, lighting, controls, and fire alarm systems.

The role requires coordinating with architects, owners, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams, with travel to project sites. On-site office environment with strong growth potential and licensing support.