Senior Electrical Engineer / Professional Engineer (PE)

FINITETEK INC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITETEK INC in North Charleston, SC seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer / PE to lead electrical design for diverse building projects, from concept through construction.

The role requires 15+ years in electrical engineering design, a current PE license, and strong skills in Revit, codes, and coordination with architects, structural, and MEP teams. Mentorship and client-facing responsibilities are key components of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current PE license.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering design experience for buildings.
• 5+ years of experience as a licensed PE leading and delivering designs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and industry practices.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and construction documents for diverse building types.
• Lead project coordination with architects, structural and MEP teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.
• Review designs for code compliance and constructability.
• Manage shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals during construction.
• Represent the firm in client and project meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Revit

Code knowledge

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer / Professional Engineer (PE)

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: North Charleston, South Carolina

About Company:

Company is a growing, full-service engineering firm providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Commissioning services for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, government, and military clients.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), BPE is committed to delivering practical, code-compliant, and constructible engineering solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer / Professional Engineer (PE) to join our North Charleston office. This position is ideal for a seasoned engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, leading design efforts, mentoring staff, and working directly with clients and project stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, management, and delivery of electrical systems for a wide variety of building projects.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing building electrical systems, leading project teams, coordinating with other disciplines, and serving as a trusted technical resource throughout all phases of design and construction.

This role offers the opportunity to play a significant leadership role within a growing engineering firm and contribute to projects from initial concept through construction completion.

Key Responsibilities

Develop electrical designs and construction documents for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, government, military, and multi-family projects.

Design building electrical systems including:

• Lighting systems and controls
• Emergency and standby power systems
• Generator systems
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Low-voltage and supporting infrastructure systems

Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, equipment sizing, and system evaluations.

Develop electrical plans, details, schedules, specifications, and supporting design documentation.

Produce and review engineering drawings using Autodesk Revit and related design software.

Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty disciplines.

Review designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, constructability requirements, and project objectives.

Lead project coordination meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Serve as a technical leader and provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.

Perform quality control reviews of electrical design documents.

Support construction administration activities, including:

• Shop drawing and submittal reviews
• Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Site observations
• Construction coordination
• Field problem resolution

Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Represent company professionally in all client and project interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design for buildings and facilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with responsibility for leading, coordinating, reviewing, and delivering electrical designs.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and related electrical design software.
• Ability to independently manage and execute electrical design projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high-quality engineering documents and delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR).
• Experience with federal, military, Veterans Affairs (VA), healthcare, industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential facilities.
• Experience leading multi-discipline design teams.
• Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning.
• Familiarity with government and military project requirements.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects and deliverables.
• Capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Experienced in leading electrical engineering efforts from concept through construction.
• Detail-oriented and committed to engineering excellence.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients, contractors, architects, and project teams.
• Interested in helping grow a highly capable engineering firm.
• A collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering practical and constructible solutions.

Why Join ?

At company, you will not be one of hundreds of engineers in a large corporate environment. Our engineers are entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and have the opportunity to:

• Lead projects and make an immediate impact.
• Work directly with clients and decision-makers.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Help shape the growth and future of the firm.
• Work in a professional, team-oriented environment focused on technical excellence and disciplined project delivery.