Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer (PE)

Location: Durham, NC
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Company: Superior Skilled Trades

Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct hire opportunity in Durham, NC with an established engineering and construction organization. Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to support the development and delivery of electrical engineering designs for complex projects.

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design, from conceptual planning through construction documents. This individual will apply knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry practices to develop electrical system designs and analytical models.

The role involves collaborating with engineers, designers, project managers, and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high-quality engineering solutions. The Senior Electrical Engineer will also lead assigned construction administration activities and support project execution through technical coordination, cost management, and risk evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and production of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design.

• Review electrical engineering deliverables to ensure project scope, quality, and coordination standards are met.

• Develop electrical system designs using knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.

• Lead construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and participating in site visits.

• Utilize CAD and modeling tools to create and review 2D electrical drawings and 3D electrical models.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, modelers, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated project execution.

• Assist with cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk assessments related to electrical systems.

• Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements.

• Maintain professional development and stay current with industry standards and engineering practices.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience required.

• Experience developing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations.

• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.

• Experience with CAD and 3D electrical modeling tools.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• NCEES record for licensure maintenance preferred.
  
  
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