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About the Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for commercial and retail facilities, providing technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, and other critical building systems. This role partners with stakeholders to ensure code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages.
• Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities.
• Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues.
• Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure all designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.
• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Travel up to 15% to support field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.
• Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and provide recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs.
• Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective actions.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise performing high‑level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety.
• Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements.
• Proven ability to perform senior‑level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation.
• Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost‑effective solutions.
• Effective technical communicator with strong client‑facing consulting skills.
• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and support concurrent projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards.
• Detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues.

Location

• New England
• Mid Atlantic

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 10+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Benefits

• 28 days of PTO
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match

About the Company

• City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries.
• Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.
• CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms.

Equal Opportunity

• CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.