About the role
- Lead electrical design for new and renovated buildings, including lighting, lighting controls, and power distribution
- Serve as assistant project manager, supporting schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Conduct field investigations, code analysis, and develop innovative design solutions
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with clients
- Ensure constructability in active, operational facilities
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to talent development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 10–20 years of professional electrical engineering design experience (lighting, power, controls)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
- Experience with medium-voltage distribution preferred
- Familiarity with federal sector projects (UFC, UFGS, FAR) a plus
- RCDD certification beneficial
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, AGI32, SKM, or EasyPower required
- Strong leadership, project management, and client communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required (no dual citizenship) due to government project work
- Ability to perform fieldwork, including physical site visits
- Client relationships in NC, SC, Mid-Atlantic, or South-Central U.S. preferred
- Experience with higher education projects and NC State Construction Office systems a plus
- Full-time roles offering overtime and weekend work opportunities
- Competitive hourly wages plus potential quarterly bonuses
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
- Life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount programs and perks
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electrical designlighting designpower distributionlighting controlsmedium-voltage distributionfield investigationscode analysisinnovative design solutionsproject managementtalent development
Soft skills
leadershipclient communicationmentoringschedulingbudget managementteam coordinationconstructability assuranceproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsclient relationship management
Certifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)RCDD certification