Senior Engineer - Electrical Design (BSEE/ PE)

Zohorecruit; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Lexington, VA seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer (BSEE/ PE) to collaborate with architectural, mechanical and structural teams on complex facility projects.

The role requires leadership of electrical design, code compliance, and coordination across disciplines, with emphasis on mentorship, scheduling, and budget adherence. A PE and ABET‑accredited degree are required, plus strong English communication and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Professional Engineer Registration in at least one state; ability to seek comity/reciprocity with other boards.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills; highly organized; detail oriented.
• Mentor junior team members; able to plan resources, schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for facilities projects, coordinating with architectural, mechanical and structural teams.
• Manage design deliverables, budgets and schedules; ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff; foster client relationships and technical direction.
• Support LEED/Green Globes initiatives and high-performance building systems.

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.