Electrical Engineer

Summary

Are you an Electrical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience looking to grow your career? Our client is an award-winning engineering firm that has been named "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years.

They have an open position for an Electrical Engineer at their Seattle, WA office - you could be a perfect fit. If you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today.
 
Duties & Requirements

• Pre-Design Engineering
  • Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
  • Prepare electrical schematic designs.
• Design Engineering
  • Design power single line and riser diagrams
  • Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
  • Design low voltage and medium voltage infrastructure.
  • Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panelboard) replacement projects.
  • Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards.
  • Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.
  • Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural. Work in close contact with the entire design team.
• Project Management
  • Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables
  • Oversee electrical design for small to medium-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals
  • Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning
  • Support the preparation of proposals for small to medium-sized projects in collaboration with senior engineers, promoting teamwork and business development
  • Uphold standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle
• Construction Administration
  • Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction
  • Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance
  • Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases
  • Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness
  • Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring that final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success
  • Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum

Qualifications & Requirements

• Technical
  • Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer License preferred
  • 5-10 years’ experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects
  • Demonstrate project management skills.
  • Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required 
• Non-Technical
  • Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions
  • Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration
  • Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect
  • Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days In-office / 2 Remote
• Salary: $108,000 - $153,000
• Level: Mid