Senior Electrical Engineer - PE - Commercial High-Rise MEP

AlphaGov; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Company-sponsored programs

Job summary

AlphaGov in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with an active Florida PE to lead electrical design for high-rise and complex commercial projects. You will manage deliverables, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive technical leadership.

The role emphasizes independent work and adherence to building codes. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in an MEP environment, strong Revit/AutoCAD skills, and proven design of high-rise electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems, codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design for high-rise and complex building projects.
• Develop, review, and oversee electrical construction documents and design packages.
• Produce and coordinate electrical designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations, equipment selections, power distribution, lighting, and related systems.
• Provide technical leadership and coordinate across disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet code compliance, accuracy, and constructability.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support construction documentation and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit

AutoCAD

Project leadership

Code compliance

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead electrical engineering and design for high-rise buildings and complex commercial projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in an MEP consulting environment and can independently manage electrical design deliverables, provide technical leadership, and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Projects may include high-rise office buildings, condominiums, hotels, municipal facilities, airports, industrial buildings, and other complex commercial structures.

Candidates currently working for MEP consulting firms in South Florida are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design for high-rise commercial, residential, hospitality, and other complex building projects
• Develop, review, and oversee electrical construction documents, drawings, calculations, specifications, and design packages
• Produce and coordinate electrical designs using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, equipment selections, power distribution, lighting, and other building electrical systems
• Provide technical leadership and resolve electrical design and coordination challenges
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines
• Review designs for code compliance, technical accuracy, constructability, and overall quality
• Communicate with project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure design requirements are met
• Support projects through construction documentation, drawing revisions, RFIs, and technical design changes
• Apply professional engineering judgment and Florida PE credentials to project designs and deliverables
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Requirements

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in an MEP consulting environment
• Required: Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems, applicable codes, engineering standards, and design practices
• Experience with high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, or similar complex structures
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage electrical engineering design deliverables
• Strong technical, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strongly preferred: Experience working for an MEP consulting firm in South Florida

Important: Candidates without substantial commercial or high-rise electrical design experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.