Senior Electrical Engineer (PE required)

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

City Building Engineering Services (CBES-US) is seeking aSenior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design reviews and ensure code-compliant deliverables for new construction, remodels, and upgrades in retail environments. You will guide standards, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to optimize safety and performance.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, engineering judgement, and client consultation, with up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• PE license is required and must be active.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in MEP or similar.
• Experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans and specs.
• Ensure designs meet codes, criteria, and client expectations.
• Lead cross-discipline coordination with MEPR, HVAC, and architecture.
• Consult with utilities on service requirements and switchgear.
• Advise on equipment selection and constructability constraints.
• Perform on-site assessments and prepare safety and replacement recommendations.
• Lead field inspections and prepare deficiency reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Code compliance

Project coordination

Client-facing

Mentorship

Constructability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

*Professional Engineering License is required*

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for the oversight, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables for new construction, remodels, and capital upgrade projects across commercial and supermarket facilities.

This role focuses on quality assurance, engineering judgement, code compliance, client consultation, and coordination—not production drafting. The Senior Electrical Engineer ensures all electrical designs prepared by internal partners, external consultants, or client teams align with applicable codes, design criteria, and best practices.

The individual will also guide updates to client engineering standards, mentor junior engineers, and advise on system improvements to enhance safety, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

KEY 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.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety

• Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements

• Proven ability to perform senior-level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation

• Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines

• Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost-effective solutions

• Effective technical communicator with strong client-facing consulting skills

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards

• Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues

ABOUT CBES

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms forstarters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don't just hire anyone at CBES; we're looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework - CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

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