Senior Electrical Engineer

Woolpert is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This position supports full-time in-person, hybrid, or remote working arrangements.

The role involves leading engineering projects, supporting strategic and KPI goals, contributing to proposals, overseeing project scope, schedule, and fee, and ensuring effective resource allocation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Key responsibilities include performing electrical engineering technical work on complex projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring designs adhere to safety, sustainability, and industry standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead electrical engineering technical work for complex projects.
• Track project progress, including scope, schedule, and fee.
• Oversee technical review and provide high-quality deliverables.
• Provide in-depth knowledge for team guidance on models, plans, details, and drawings of electrical engineering systems and components according to established standards and modeling techniques.
• Provide in-depth knowledge for team guidance of electrical design for various systems including medium-voltage distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic, battery systems, building power systems, lighting design, and low voltage systems.
• Provide in-depth knowledge for team guidance of electrical calculations including SKM analysis, arc flash, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred).
• Support career development and technical skill advancement of team members.

Leadership & Project Management

• Motivate and inspire team members.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative team culture focused on innovation and excellence.
• Manage project and staffing plans, adjusting them as necessary to meet changing project needs.
• Oversee engineering project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Serve as a technical expert and discipline representative at various meetings and events as required.
• Deliver presentations at conferences, networking events, and professional organizations.
• Conduct training sessions for internal employees when necessary.

Personal & Professional Growth

• Access to continuous learning programs, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and participation in professional membership organizations.
• Mentorship programs where senior engineers guide and support junior staff.
• Career advancement through personalized career path planning and regular performance evaluations.
• Opportunities to take on new challenges, lead projects, and expand skill sets.

What You Will Bring:

• A BA/BS or MA/MS in a related field and 15 years of related experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading engineering projects.
• Experience in building power systems, lighting design, medium-voltage distribution, SKM analysis, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred).
• Experience designing sustainable building systems, including familiarity with LEED, Green Building Institute, or other sustainability credentialing.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Expert verbal and written communication abilities for both internal and external relationships.
• Experience with discipline-related software applications and calculation tools.
• Substantial experience designing in Autodesk Revit 3-D modeling software and directing the preparation of construction documents.
• Experience conducting and leading QAQC and coordination of design documents between disciplines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents including scientific and technical journals, handbooks, and industry information.
• Ability to provide effective responses to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
• Able to write technical opinions, articles, and thought leadership content using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Willingness to travel to project sites or offices as needed.