Lead Electrical Engineer

Job description:

Are you a seasoned electrical engineer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and delivering practical solutions? Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team where your expertise goes beyond drawing boardsyoull own projects from concept to construction , ensuring clients needs are fully met.

In this role, youll lead electrical system design for both new construction and renovation projects, many of which are MEP/FP-focused. Youll navigate real-world constraints, solve intricate design challenges, and ensure buildability in operational facilities. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile, historically significant, and technically complex projects while shaping the next generation of electrical engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for new and renovated buildings, including lighting, lighting controls, and interior/exterior power distribution.
• Serve as assistant project manager, managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, and code analysis to inform design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Communicate directly with clients, supporting relationship building and project development.
• Provide innovative, practical solutions that meet technical, operational, and budgetary requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining the firms exceptional client referral rate (95%).

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 1020 years of professional experience in electrical engineering design, particularly in lighting, power distribution, and controls.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Medium-voltage (MV) distribution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with federal sector projects, including UFC, UFGS, and FAR.
• RCDD certification is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, SKM, or EasyPower.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
• Additional Requirements:
• U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship) required for government project access.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, including physical demands of site visits.
• Existing client relationships in NC/SC, Mid-Atlantic, or South-Central U.S. are a plus.
• Experience with higher education projects and NC State Construction Office systems is advantageous.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Why Join Us?

• Diverse project portfolio across federal, educational, and mission-critical sectors .
• Small-firm culture with big-impact work and direct access to leadership.
• Flexible hybrid work options .
• Work in historic and high-profile facilities , seeing history from the inside out.
• Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of engineers .

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health insurance (individual coverage), with HSA and PPO options.
• 50% family health coverage contribution; dental and vision plans available.
• 401(k) with automatic 3% contribution + company match.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, and life/AD&D insurance.
• 11 paid holidays + 22 PTO days.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

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