Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

1872 Consulting; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing employee-owned engineering firm in Baltimore seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and expand electrical design capabilities. This leadership-track role focuses on mentoring, project leadership, and client relationship management within multidisciplinary environments, targeting sectors like government and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of electrical building systems design experience.
• Active PE license required.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design projects across various systems.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with clients and engineers.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week)
Travel: 10–20% (regional and national)
Compensation Range: $110,000 – $165,000 (commensurate with experience)

Company Summary:
We are a fast-growing, employee-owned engineering and professional services firm with a national presence and a strong track record of designing complex systems across the built environment. Our team delivers integrated solutions across disciplines, with specialized expertise in high-performance buildings, mission-critical infrastructure, and sustainable design. With a commitment to impact and ownership, we provide our team members the opportunity to grow, lead, and shape their own future.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead and expand our electrical design capabilities in the Baltimore region. This is a leadership-track role for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is eager to build and mentor a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing building systems for institutional clients, possess strong technical and project leadership skills, and be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities:
· Lead electrical design projects across lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom, and security.
· Perform code compliance analysis, load calculations, and system documentation.
· Create detailed design deliverables using Revit and AutoCAD.
· Manage project teams and coordinate with clients, architects, and multidisciplinary engineers.
· Provide QA/QC oversight and mentor junior staff.
· Support business development by cultivating client relationships and pursuing new project opportunities.

Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related).
· Active PE license.
· Minimum 10 years of electrical building systems design experience.
· Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
· Experience in institutional sectors (government, healthcare, higher ed).
· Familiarity with codes, standards, and design guidelines for building systems.
· US Citizen with the ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (required).
· LEED or CEM credentials a plus.