Senior Electrical Engineer – PE Required

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead technical reviews, coordinate with disciplines, and mentor junior staff in Connecticut.

You will ensure NFPA 70 compliance, oversee complex electrical systems in commercial facilities, and provide client-facing guidance with a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in an MEP consulting or similar technical environment.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise performing high‑level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants
• Ensure all designs meet client criteria, applicable codes, and best engineering practices
• Lead coordination of electrical systems with mechanical, refrigeration, EMS/controls, architectural, and MEPR design disciplines
• Consult with electric utilities regarding service requirements, metering, and switchgear configuration
• Advise project managers, vendors, and contractors on equipment selection, installation constraints, and constructability considerations
• Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and prepare recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs
• Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and code
• Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective action
• Partner with clients to enhance design criteria, drive standardization, and identify opportunities for increased performance or reduced total cost
• Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex technical issues related to electrical infrastructure
• Mentor and support development of junior and mid-level electrical engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Code compliance evaluations

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants
• Ensure all designs meet client criteria, applicable codes, and best engineering practices
• Lead coordination of electrical systems with mechanical, refrigeration, EMS/controls, architectural, and MEPR design disciplines
• Consult with electric utilities regarding service requirements, metering, and switchgear configuration
• Advise project managers, vendors, and contractors on equipment selection, installation constraints, and constructability considerations
• Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and prepare recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs
• Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and code
• Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective action
• Partner with clients to enhance design criteria, drive standardization, and identify opportunities for increased performance or reduced total cost
• Serve as a subject matter expert for resolving complex technical issues related to electrical infrastructure
• Mentor and support development of junior and mid-level electrical engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting or similar technical environment
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities
• Demonstrated expertise performing high‑level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical engineering, focusing on technical reviews, code compliance, and system coordination. Proficient in mentoring engineers and enhancing design criteria to optimize performance and cost efficiency.