Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

P2S•Seattle, WA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

P2S is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Seattle office and contribute to Federal, Ports, Healthcare, Education, and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in electrical design for these sectors and demonstrate strong technical expertise. This role offers a clear path toward future leadership as a Design Principal, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer License is required
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Ports, Federal, Healthcare, Education.
Demonstrate experience of leading electrical design projects
Strong experience in performing QAQC on multidisciplinary projects and mentor emerging professionals through challenging design and project management issues.
Demonstrated experience with preparing fee proposals and qualification packages for project pursuits.
Demonstrate project management skills, including preparing work breakdown structure, budget tracking, project schedule, client interface, and building long lasting relationship based on trust.
Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required
Experience with different delivery methods like design-build, GCCM, and design-bid-build.
Experience with a variety of project types, including, but not limited to, Electrical Equipment Replacement, Renovation – MEPT Design, New Construction – MEPT Design, Underground Electrical Infrastructure, Emergency Power System Design (Generator, UPS, Inverter), Electrification
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
Interest in advancing into a leadership position by taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, and supporting strategic initiatives
National Electrical Code (required)
Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.

Nice To Haves

Washington State Codes (preferred)
Unified Facilities Criteria
FGI Guidelines (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
Prepare electrical schematic designs.
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.
Perform QAQC for electrical design.
Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural.
Work in close contact with the entire design team.
Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables.
Oversee MEP design for medium to large 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 medium to large sized projects, promoting teamwork and business development.
Mentor junior project managers by reviewing the proposals and providing constructive feedback and suggestions.
Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
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.