Senior Electrical Engineer
Uses vibe-coding platforms and industry LLMs; AI-supported workflows and training are provided to boost productivity.
About the Role
Lead electrical design engineering for advanced semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-tech industrial facilities, ensuring code-compliant power distribution and lighting systems while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with clients, contractors, and vendors. The role emphasizes technical leadership, QA/QC, field verification, and mentoring, with support for AI tools and productivity platforms.
Job Description
Role
Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for leading design, review, and stamping of detailed electrical power distribution and lighting system designs for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and high-tech industrial facilities. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance, performing technical analyses, and providing client-facing engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design, review, and stamping of low- and medium-voltage power distribution and lighting systems in compliance with NEC and applicable NFPA guidelines.
- Produce coordinated design deliverables using AutoCAD and integrate power distribution equipment data into documentation.
- Perform modeling and engineering analyses including arc flash hazard analyses, load flow studies, short circuit calculations, and coordination studies.
- Manage QA/QC workflows: peer reviews, design validation, and site walkthroughs to ensure design intent and performance goals are met.
- Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors to clarify scope, evaluate equipment substitutions, respond to RFIs, and oversee submittal reviews.
- Coordinate and integrate electrical drawings and fabrication packages using Bluebeam; support commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover activities.
- Prepare basis of design (BOD) documents, system narratives, manpower estimates, proposals, and technical specifications aligned to client requirements and codes (IBC, IFC).
- Mentor and coach junior staff, participate in risk assessments, and contribute to workplace safety in alignment with NFPA 70E and site-specific OSHA requirements.
- Support project scheduling and cost estimation by providing input on scope, vendor lead times, and constructability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required (qualifies for licensure in state of practice).
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of employment.
- Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems, emergency/UPS systems, and lighting controls for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or related high-tech industries.
- Required experience with Navisworks, EasyPower and/or similar programs; experience with AutoCAD and Revit is a plus.
- Professional knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and working knowledge of IBC, IFC, and NFPA guidelines.
- Demonstrated field verification, site walk, and on-site troubleshooting experience.
- Strong client interfacing, technical documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year (depending on location, education, experience, and related certifications).
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; professional development and training; generous PTO and paid holidays.
AI & Innovation
- The firm provides responsible access to industry-leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and secure tool integrations, plus training and support to leverage AI as a productivity and workflow enhancement tool.