Senior Electrical Engineer - PE - Commercial High-Rise MEP

AlphaGov; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

AlphaGov in Fort Lauderdale seeks a senior electrical engineer with an active Florida PE license to lead electrical system design for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments. You will independently oversee design packages, guide technical decisions, and coordinate across disciplines from design through construction support.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in MEP consulting, strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, and a track record of delivering code-compliant projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in MEP consulting.
• Active Florida PE license required.
• Experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards.
• Ability to manage deliverables and maintain project quality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct electrical engineering design for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial projects.
• Produce, review, and approve electrical drawings, construction documents, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design submissions.
• Develop and coordinate electrical plans using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, power distribution, lighting layouts, and building electrical system designs.
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges, design conflicts, and interdisciplinary coordination issues.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering teams.
• Verify that designs comply with applicable building and electrical codes, engineering standards, constructability requirements, and project specifications.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical concerns.
• Review RFIs, revise drawings, and address design changes and technical questions during construction.
• Apply professional engineering judgment and Florida PE expertise to uphold design integrity and technical standards.
• Coach junior engineers and designers, review their work, and contribute to their technical development.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

Code knowledge

Client communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We're seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer with an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead electrical system design for high-rise buildings and technically demanding commercial developments. This role is suited to an experienced MEP consulting professional who can independently oversee design packages, guide technical decisions, coordinate across disciplines, and maintain engineering quality from design through construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct electrical engineering design for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial projects
• Produce, review, and approve electrical drawings, construction documents, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design submissions
• Develop and coordinate electrical plans using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, power distribution, lighting layouts, and building electrical system designs
• Provide technical leadership on complex engineering challenges, design conflicts, and interdisciplinary coordination issues
• Coordinate electrical requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering teams
• Verify that designs comply with applicable building and electrical codes, engineering standards, constructability requirements, and project specifications
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical concerns
• Review RFIs, revise drawings, and address design changes and technical questions during construction
• Apply professional engineering judgment and Florida PE expertise to uphold design integrity and technical standards
• Coach junior engineers and designers, review their work, and contribute to their technical development

Requirements

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting firm or comparable MEP design environment
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments
• Advanced working proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems, load calculations, power distribution, lighting design, applicable codes, and engineering standards
• Project experience involving high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, or similarly complex structures
• Ability to independently manage electrical design deliverables, review technical work, and maintain project quality
• Strong technical judgment, interdisciplinary coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Current or previous employment with an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

Important

Candidates must have substantial commercial or high-rise electrical design experience. General electrical experience without relevant building design expertise will not meet the requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs