Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior M/E Engineer (Electrical Focus)

Industry: Construction & Trades
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Project-based / On-site (frequent travel required)
Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)
Client: Confidential

About the Opportunity

Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a large, nationally recognized construction organization seeking a Senior M/E Engineer with a strong electrical engineering focus.

This role plays a critical leadership position across preconstruction, field execution, commissioning, and client engagement, supporting complex construction projects from early planning through close-out. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, financial and scheduling acumen, and people leadership to deliver high-quality, safe, and profitable projects.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Preconstruction Leadership

• Develop and review mechanical and electrical estimates based on schematic and program-level design information

• Evaluate system options, perform systems analysis, and recommend optimized solutions and value engineering opportunities

• Coordinate M/E scopes of work during bidding and subcontractor selection

Project Execution & Commissioning

• Lead M/E coordination and sequencing to support project schedules

• Review design documents and identify constructability, quality, or risk issues

• Perform jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and safety expectations

• Develop and manage pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and commissioning plans

• Review and approve shop drawings and submittals prior to design team submission

• Verify correction of deficiencies and complete commissioning documentation

Leadership, Client & Team Engagement

• Serve as a client-facing representative for M/E scope and execution

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members

• Support resource planning, staffing, and scheduling for assigned projects

• Participate in presentations, interviews, and business development efforts as needed

Continuous Improvement

• Develop tools, processes, and best practices to improve M/E execution and efficiency

• Promote safety, quality, and inclusion across all project teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)

• 7+ years of construction and/or engineering experience, with increasing responsibility

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in a construction environment

• Experience supporting projects from preconstruction through commissioning

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Advanced communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with construction technology, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office

• Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience

• Experience managing teams and mentoring engineers

• Familiarity with BIM, Lean construction principles, and scheduling software

• FE or PE credentials

• OSHA training and commissioning experience

Work Environment & Travel

• Project-based, on-site role with frequent travel required

• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (market-aligned; dependent on experience)

• Bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off

Additional Information

• This search is confidential; client details will be shared later in the interview process

• Visa sponsorship is not available

• Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics