Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems

Software Placement Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems in Baltimore to lead complex electrical engineering projects across commercial, manufacturing, institutional, and government sectors. You will oversee design work, manage project teams, and cultivate client relationships.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of power systems, NEC/IEEE codes, and design software such as AutoCAD and ETAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong background in power systems and electrical infrastructure design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM, ETAP, or similar software
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and applicable electrical codes
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience
• Strong communication, analytical, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power distribution and building systems design
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and engineering teams
• Oversee technical drawings, specifications, and code assignments
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership
• Support business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Location: Baltimore, MD | Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: $120,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience

Overview

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems to lead complex engineering projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build client relationships across commercial, manufacturing, institutional, and government sectors. This role combines technical leadership with project management and business development responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Lead electrical power distribution and building systems design
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and engineering teams
• Oversee technical drawings, specifications, and code assignments
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership
• Support business development, client engagement, and proposal preparation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Strong background in power systems and electrical infrastructure design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM, ETAP, or similar software
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and applicable electrical codes
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership experience
• Strong communication, analytical, and client relationship skills

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or government projects
• Experience with lighting, telecommunications, and low-voltage systems
• Business development and technical proposal preparation experience

Compensation and benefits

• $120,000–$170,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects and provide technical leadership while developing client relationships across multiple industry sectors.