Senior Electrical Engineer, PE Required

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

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead design reviews and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital projects in commercial and retail facilities. You will partner with architects, mechanical, refrigeration, and controls teams to deliver code-compliant, cost-effective solutions and ensure project success.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in EE, 10+ years of progressive experience in MEP or retail environments, and strong command of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in MEP/retail environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial facilities.
• Strong ability to perform high-level technical reviews and code compliance evaluations.
• Proficient in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, and EMS integrations.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support bid packages, vendor selection, and equipment procurement.

Skills

Electrical design

Code compliance

Technical leadership

Client interaction

AutoCAD

Revit

EMS integrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

• Responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades across commercial and retail facilities
• Provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, refrigeration support systems, energy management system (EMS) integrations, and other critical building systems
• Partners with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions
• Reviews, designs, and coordinates electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects
• Develops and reviews electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications
• Utilizes AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews
• Coordinates electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams
• Performs engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages
• Supports bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities
• Evaluates system changes and provides technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness
• Investigates and resolves equipment, installation, and field construction issues
• Researches and assesses emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices
• Ensures all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements
• Provides senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior engineers and designers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, 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 expertise in electrical system design, code compliance, and technical leadership within commercial and retail environments. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design, with a strong focus on energy management and system performance.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Revit