Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineer III

Progressive Companies•Durham, NC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer III, you will lead complex electrical engineering projects from concept through completion, collaborating across disciplines to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions for clients. You will play a key role in aligning design intent, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance through Progressive Companies’ Performance Based Design approach, and will also help strengthen the team by mentoring engineers and contributing to a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Progressive Companies is comprised of talented professionals dedicated to designing a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, and delivering on today’s needs while preparing for what’s to come. The company operates by the idea that design is about improving strategic outcomes, known as Performance Based Design, with work spanning across the nation. The firm is employee-owned, having grown from four original engineering partners in 1962 to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today. Progressive Companies is dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices, believing diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and innovative design. Their sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, focusing on high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies for climate-responsive results. The company fosters a culture of excellence, consistently ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, offering comprehensive benefits and an award-winning wellness program. They are committed to the development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities, and actively give back to communities with paid service-learning hours and corporate sponsorships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.
Typically 15+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience and/or 10+ years of professionally licensed experience.
Proficiency with standard technology and software tools, including Revit and AutoCAD.
Advanced knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements across the project lifecycle.
Experience designing and optimizing complex power distribution systems, renewable energy systems, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Ability to resolve advanced design and construction challenges, including power quality, system reliability, and integration of emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly through reports, presentations, and stakeholder collaboration.
Proven ability to mentor staff, balance stakeholder needs, and support team development in a collaborative project environment.

Responsibilities

Lead complex electrical engineering projects from concept through completion while collaborating across disciplines to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions for clients.
Play a key role in aligning design intent, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance through Progressive Companies’ Performance Based Design approach.
Help strengthen the team by mentoring engineers and contributing to a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
Develop high-quality electrical engineering designs and specifications that align with project goals across a range of project complexities.
Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering tools to improve design accuracy, efficiency, and documentation quality.
Lead construction administration activities including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field inspections with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Team Leads, internal disciplines, external consultants, clients, and governing agencies to advance project scope, schedule, and execution.
Analyze project feasibility, system performance, and potential risks to provide proactive recommendations and technical insight.
Review project documentation for quality, code compliance, and alignment with established standards before submission.
Mentor junior engineers, share technical knowledge, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts across the team.