Senior Engineer - Electrical Design (BSEE/ PE)

Carolinas Talent Group; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Additional Insurance

401(k) with traditional and Roth

ESOP participation

Paid time off and holidays

Positive work-life balance

Job summary

Senior Engineer - Electrical Design role requires a BSEE with PE registration and 15+ years of design/CA experience for facilities. You will work with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to deliver complex electrical systems, guide junior staff, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office is preferred, along with knowledge of LEED/Green Globes. Strong communication, planning and leadership are essential for success in this role on

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE degree required.
• PE registration in at least one state; ability to reciprocity.
• 15+ years in design and construction administration for facilities.
• Knowledge of building electrical codes and standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit desirable.
• LEED or Green Globes experience desirable.
• Strong English communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan resources, schedules, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams on projects.
• Lead electrical design efforts and provide construction administration.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

English communication

Project planning

Budget management

Teamwork

Independent work

Mentoring

English writing

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

VisualPro

AGI32

LEED/Green Globes knowledge

Job description

Senior Engineer - Electrical Design (BSEE/ PE)

Lexington, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, you will work closely with architectural, mechanical and structural department colleagues on a variety of projects.

Requirements

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program

• Professional Engineer Registration in at least one State
• Ability to seek PE comity/ reciprocity with other State Registration Boards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Minimum 15 years of experience designing and providing construction administration for facilities as a design consultant (more experience is desirable)
• Knowledge of Military, Justice, Commercial, or water treatment desirable
• Basic knowledge of building, electrical, fire codes and standards to determine engineering calculations, equipment sizing and selection for different voltage systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit desirable
• VisualPro and/or AGI32 experience desirable
• Past facilitation of LEED Certification or Green Globes desirable
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to plan project resources, maintain schedules and stay within budget
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Desire, motivation and ability to exceed the firm's and clients' expectations
• Dedication and willingness to continue professional growth

Core Health and Insurance Benefits

• Health Coverage: Reasonably-priced health insurance options with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending: Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare or dependent care.
• Life and Disability: Basic life insurance and disability coverage provided to employees.
• Additional Insurance: Extra optional insurance programs available at competitive pricing.

Retirement and Financial Benefits

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans featuring both traditional and Roth options.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.

Work-Life and Environment

• Time Off: Standard vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Employees generally rate the company high for a positive work-life balance and a laid-back environment

Company Overview

Established multidisciplinary engineering firm delivering complex infrastructure, building, utility, site development, energy, and transportation projects for public- and private-sector clients.

Capital programs approaching $1 billion in construction value

Campus and institutional facilities exceeding 600,000 SF

Complex civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure design

High-performance building systems, including power, lighting, telecommunications, and technology

LEED and Net Zero Energy initiatives

Full project lifecycle involvement from planning and design through construction

With significant technical capability in-house, the firm competes successfully for large, sophisticated projects while maintaining a collaborative, hands-on engineering culture.

This is an opportunity to lead complex work, influence technical direction, develop client relationships, mentor engineering teams, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the practice.