Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in mission-critical and data-center projects. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and deliver client-satisfied results. Applicants should have over 12 years of consulting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, along with a PE license. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting/design.
• Willingness to travel (<20%).

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in electrical engineering principles for building construction.
• Communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and design partner professionals.
• Work independently as part of a strong team.
• Mentor junior design staff and delegate tasks.
• Perform quality control of electrical engineering work products.
• Maintain excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Assume technical leadership based on experience.

Skills

Proficient with medium and low voltage power systems

Experience implementing high‑resiliency designs for mission‑critical infrastructure projects

Experience with Revit

Excellent written and oral communication skills for team‑based projects

Strong planning and organizational skills for overlapping project schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET‑accredited program

Registered Professional Engineer license (PE)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO003342

Posted: May 14, 2026

Employment Type: Full‑time

Location: Brookhaven, MS

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is a Senior Electrical Engineer proficient and experienced with mission‑critical and data‑center project types. This role provides technical leadership across multiple projects, collaborating with internal MEP/FP teams to deliver client‑satisfied results and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in electrical engineering principles for building construction, especially in mission‑critical sectors including data centers and defense projects.
• Communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and design partner professionals.
• Work independently as part of a strong team.
• Mentor junior design staff and delegate tasks to complete work on time.
• Perform quality control of electrical engineering work products.
• Maintain excellent organization and time‑management skills.
• Assume technical leadership based on experience.

Skills

• Proficient with medium and low voltage power systems.
• Experience implementing high‑resiliency designs for mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Revit.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for team‑based projects.
• Strong planning and organizational skills for overlapping project schedules.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in consulting/design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET‑accredited program.
• Registered Professional Engineer license (PE) required.
• Willingness to travel (<20%).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local laws.

Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.