Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE

BW Design Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer, PE, to lead the design and delivery of comprehensive electrical systems for complex manufacturing facilities. You'll work closely with a talented team, foster innovation, and ensure code compliance while mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates should have 12 years of engineering experience and a Professional Engineering License. This position offers opportunities for significant personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience as an electrical engineer.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Experience delivering complex power distribution designs for facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of full electrical systems.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on electrical scope.
• Translate client requirements into practical design solutions.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of the NEC

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with REVIT, SKM, Visual

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Tools

REVIT

SKM

Visual

Job description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Senior Electrical Engineer, PE, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented Licensed Sr. Electrical Engineer who thrives not only in designing full electrical systems—including power, lighting, and fire alarm for large, complex manufacturing facilities—but also values mentorship and leadership.

• Support the design and delivery of full electrical systems including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm
• Lead both greenfield design-build projects and retrofits or system upgrades for existing facilities
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on electrical scope across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and code compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and designers by reviewing work, offering guidance, and supporting professional development
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert during design reviews, construction coordination, and client interactions
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop fully integrated facility designs
• Participate in client meetings to align technical solutions with business needs and project goals
• Translate client requirements into practical design solutions, often identifying challenges before they arise
• Prepare construction-ready electrical drawings, specifications, and documents for bidding, permitting, and execution
• Engage in proposal development and support client presentations for new project opportunities
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel as needed for site surveys, construction support, startup coordination, and client engagement

What You’ll Bring

• 12 years of experience as an electrical engineer
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Experience delivering complex power distribution designs for facilities
• Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR)
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC
• Expertise with electrical documentation and drawings
• Expertise with detailed 480V single line diagrams and 120V panel schedules
• Experience with conductor and conduit schedules, overhead cable tray schemes
• Knowledge of lighting design for complex production spaces
• Experience with integrated facilities design
• Proficiency with REVIT, SKM, Visual, and other engineering software
• Willingness to travel for site assessments and meetings
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE, but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.