Senior Electrical Standards Architect

NFPA Global Solutions Company; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) seeks a Senior Engineer - Electrical to lead and mentor staff, manage key NFPA codes and standards, and advance the Association’s safety mission. You will serve as a technical expert, support training programs, and represent NFPA with industry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and deep experience with NFPA codes and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical field.
• Professional licensure in electrical engineering preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive technical experience and project management in electrical.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards and standards development process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, public speaking.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior electrical technical expert internally and externally.
• Manage responsibilities of various NFPA codes and standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, 70B, 73, 110, 111, 790, 791, 855, 780, 79).
• Lead multidisciplinary projects or initiatives.
• Provide electrical expertise to NFPA members through technical question service.
• Deliver technical content via instructor-led training and outreach.
• Represent NFPA and support electrical trade associations.
• Guide participants in the NFPA codes and standards development process.

Skills

10+ years electrical experience

Project management

Content development

NFPA codes & standards knowledge

Public speaking

Coaching & mentoring

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License (Electrical)

Master Electrician

Certified Electrical Inspector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) seeks a Senior Engineer - Electrical to lead and mentor staff, manage key NFPA codes and standards, and advance the Association’s safety mission. You will serve as a technical expert, support training programs, and represent NFPA with industry stakeholders.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and deep experience with NFPA codes and electrical systems.