Electrical Project Engineer

Overview

Seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing, employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to take ownership of project deliverables, serve as a key technical resource, and work directly with clients and project teams on complex facilities.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets, including laboratories, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and secure environments. We are looking for a technically strong engineer who combines sound engineering judgment with excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and emergency power systems.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analyses, and other design studies.
• Support the design of standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.
• Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and owner teams throughout project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings, site investigations, design reviews, and construction progress meetings.
• Assist Project Managers with project planning, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and punch list activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and firm quality requirements.

Desired Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience in many of the following areas:

• Utility service and power distribution design
• Panelboard, switchboard, and switchgear design
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Emergency power and generator systems
• UPS and critical power infrastructure
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Power monitoring and metering systems
• Revit/BIM project delivery
• Construction administration and field investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of experience in electrical design within an MEP consulting engineering environment.
• EIT certification required; PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical, life sciences, laboratory, healthcare, telecommunications, or other technically demanding facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building codes, energy codes, and industry standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Strong technical foundation and desire to continuously grow engineering expertise.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and project partners.
• Collaborative, team-first approach to project delivery.
• Ownership mindset and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly collaborative environments.

Why WB Engineering

As an employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in our success. You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the nation's most challenging Science & Technology and Mission Critical projects while collaborating with experienced engineers who value technical excellence, mentorship, innovation, and exceptional client service.