Sr. Electrical Engineer, Principal PE

HotFoot Recruiters; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Employer-funded profit-sharing plan

401(k) with safe-harbor contributions

Collaborative engineering environment

Strong long-term growth opportunity

Job summary

HotFoot Recruiters is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE to lead complex electrical engineering projects in Phoenix, AZ. This senior leadership position involves mentoring technical teams, managing client relationships, and influencing project strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, an active Arizona PE license, and over 15 years of experience in electrical engineering design, particularly in MEP consulting. The role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities towards ownership.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona PE license required.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering design experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IECC, IBC, LEED, and applicable building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and coordination for complex projects.
• Mentor engineers, designers, modelers, and EITs.
• Act as a client-facing technical contact throughout the design and construction phases.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting and lighting controls

Fire alarm systems

Emergency power systems

HVAC equipment coordination

Specialty equipment integration

Client communication

Leadership skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

COMcheck

Excel

Word

OneNote

Job description

HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE for a well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Phoenix, AZ. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Electrical PE who wants more than a standard design role. The position offers the chance to lead complex electrical engineering projects, mentor technical teams, manage client relationships, and grow toward a Principal-level leadership path with potential future ownership opportunity based on performance and demonstrated impact.

Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Friday half day
Pay: $165K+ DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and coordination for complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, education, aviation, and advanced technology projects
• Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems, code compliance, documentation, and QA/QC
• Develop and review basis-of-design narratives, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Oversee design of power distribution, lighting/controls, fire alarm, emergency power, HVAC coordination, and specialty systems
• Act as a client-facing technical contact throughout design and construction phases
• Mentor engineers, designers, modelers, and EITs
• Support project scopes, proposals, pursuit strategy, and client relationship development
• Review RFIs, submittals, field issues, and construction administration items
• Help improve internal standards, workflows, and technical best practices

Qualifications

• Active Arizona PE license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 15+ years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably in MEP consulting / building systems
• Strong experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Technical expertise in:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • HVAC equipment coordination
  • Specialty equipment integration
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IECC, IBC, LEED, and applicable building codes
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, COMcheck, Excel, Word, OneNote, and related tools
• Strong client communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• High ownership mindset with ability to lead projects with minimal oversight

Benefits & Growth Opportunity

• Competitive compensation package
• Employer-funded profit-sharing plan
• 401(k) with safe-harbor contributions
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Strong long-term growth opportunity
• Potential path toward Principal-level leadership and future ownership for top-performing candidates
• High-impact role with technical authority over electrical design, QA/QC, and client deliverables
• Direct influence on project strategy, team development, and long-term engineering standards
• Stable, long-established MEP firm with diverse project sectors and repeat client relationships
• Strong career path for someone ready to move from senior engineering into firm-level leadership