Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in mission critical projects. You will lead technical efforts on data center and defense assignments, and mentor junior staff within a multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes client leadership, high-quality design, and collaboration with internal MEP/FP teams to deliver projects that meet objectives. Travel up to 20% is required, and a PE license is expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of consulting/design experience.
• PE license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related ABET program.
• Willing to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for mission critical projects, including data centers and defense work.
• Communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and design partners.
• Mentor junior staff and manage tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure quality control of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal MEP/FP teams to deliver client objectives.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mission critical

Revit

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

PE license

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO003973

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)
Nashville, TN
At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate to fill this position is a Senior Electrical Engineer that is proficient and confident in his/her abilities as an electrical engineer, especially with experience in mission critical and data center project types. This person would be a technical discipline leader of multiple projects, work with an internal MEP/FP team to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the client. Business acumen is also important, so understanding how to strategically navigate complex problems with clients and keep them satisfied so as to create opportunities for repeat work. While the focus of this role will generally be technical leadership on high profile projects, there may be activities to support other managers in developing an actionplan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Mississippi office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in electrical engineering principles for the field of building construction, especially in Mission Critical sectors including Data Centers and Defense projects- Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic
• Ability to effectively communicate with owners, contractors, and other design professional partners
• Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
• Technical mentorship with junior design staff and delegating tasks to complete work on time
• Quality control of electrical engineering work products
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Takes responsibility and technical leadership role based on experience.

Skills:

• Proficient with both Medium and low voltage power systems
• Proficient in implementing high resiliency designs for mission critical infrastructure projects
• Experience with Revit
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

Qualifications:

• 12+ Years Experience in Consulting/ Design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineering license (PE) required
• Willing to travel (<20%)

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

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

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here – Salas O’Brien benefits

About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

12 years:

12+ Years Experience in Consulting/ Design

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