Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Building Power Systems

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401(k) match

Medical insurance

PTO

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Supplemental insurance

Challenging projects

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, an established A&E firm in the Philadelphia area, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex building power systems and mentoring of junior engineers. You will design, review, and coordinate electrical efforts across healthcare, education, and institutional projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership, project management, and client collaboration, with hybrid work arrangement after training. PE license and 10+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Significant experience with building power distribution systems.
• Experience with healthcare/hospitals, higher education, science & technology, pharmaceutical/life sciences, laboratories, sports, or similar institutional facilities.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes and engineering practices.
• Experience performing electrical engineering calculations and equipment selections.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD; Revit experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers/designers.
• Strong technical, project management, communication, and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for complex commercial and institutional building projects
• Design and oversee building power distribution systems
• Perform and review electrical load, power, and related engineering calculations
• Establish project design criteria and perform applicable code research
• Develop electrical plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other disciplines
• Provide technical leadership throughout design and construction
• Manage electrical engineering assignments, project schedules, and budgets
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings
• Perform and supervise construction administration activities
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and development of engineering standards
• Manage and develop relationships with clients and contractors
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers
• Prepare proposals and participate in client presentations
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, technologies, equipment, and design practices

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client facing

Communication

Project management

Education

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Established A&E Firm Seeks Senior Electrical Engineer for Complex Building Projects

Hosted by: Kal Mayer

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established, nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm delivering complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets. Our multidisciplinary approach brings architects and engineers together under one roof, creating a highly collaborative environment where structural engineers have a meaningful role throughout the entire project lifecycle.

With a diverse portfolio of technically challenging building projects and a strong commitment to design quality, professional development, and collaboration, we offer experienced engineers the opportunity to take ownership of their work while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Why join us?

• Hybrid schedule after initial training - 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO packages
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Supplemental insurance options
• Work on sophisticated projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with direct exposure to architects, engineers, clients, and contractors
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on technically

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Philadelphia or Wayne, PA team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed PE with a strong background in electrical power systems for complex commercial and institutional buildings who wants to combine technical engineering with project leadership and mentorship.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design and documentation throughout all phases of projects, with a particular emphasis on building power systems. You will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, clients, and contractors while helping mentor and develop junior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for complex commercial and institutional building projects
• Design and oversee building power distribution systems
• Perform and review electrical load, power, and related engineering calculations
• Establish project design criteria and perform applicable code research
• Develop electrical plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other disciplines
• Provide technical leadership throughout design and construction
• Manage electrical engineering assignments, project schedules, and budgets
• Participate in multidisciplinary project meetings
• Perform and supervise construction administration activities
• Participate in QA/QC reviews and development of engineering standards
• Manage and develop relationships with clients and contractors
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers and designers
• Prepare proposals and participate in client presentations
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, technologies, equipment, and design practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial and institutional buildings
• Significant experience with building power distribution systems
• Experience with complex projects such as healthcare/hospitals, higher education, science & technology, pharmaceutical/life sciences, laboratories, sports, or similar institutional facilities strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes and engineering practices
• Experience performing electrical engineering calculations and equipment selections
• Knowledge of AutoCAD; Revit experience strongly preferred
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers/designers
• Strong technical, project management, communication, and client-facing capabilities

Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to residential construction, transportation infrastructure, low-voltage systems, telecommunications, or lighting design without substantial building power experience are unlikely to align with the primary needs of this position.

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