Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP

Bala Consulting Engineers

Senior Electrical Engineer designing building electrical systems for commercial and healthcare projects. Preparing calculations, designs, and cost estimates while collaborating across disciplines in Boston office.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing electrical power distribution systems, fire alarm systems, and lighting systems for commercial and healthcare facilities. Proficient in performing calculations, preparing specifications, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

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Electrical Power Distribution DesignFire Alarm System DesignLighting System DesignRevit Design Software ProficiencyEIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical CalculationsShort Circuit AnalysisArc Flash CoordinationPhotometric CalculationsCost EstimationSpecification Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationReport Writing

Tools & Technologies

RevitMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationPE PreferredLEED Accreditation Preferred

Industry Keywords

Energy Conservation CodesCommercial FacilitiesHealthcare Facilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare calculations for feeders, services, short circuit, transformer size.
Design building electrical distribution, fire alarm and security systems.
Perform on-site surveys of existing electrical equipment.
Determine schedules and details required for the project.
Review with project engineer.
Attend job meetings as required.
Ensure flow of information between disciplines.
Assist in writing reports and feasibility studies.
Support developing electrical standards.
Prepare cost estimates and specifications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in designing electrical power distribution infrastructure, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, both interior and exterior, and lighting controls.
Knowledge should include familiarity with short circuit, arc flash coordination, design of interior and exterior lighting, and photometric calculations.
Background in commercial and healthcare facilities strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of applicable codes including energy conservation.
PE Preferred.
EIT certification required.
LEED accreditation preferred.
Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.
General understanding of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
401(k) with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
Employee Referral Program
Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work