Massachusetts Port Authority- Senior Electrical Engineer

Airport Minority Advisory Council•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department. The department plans, designs, and constructs infrastructure projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical and strategic leadership for complex electrical infrastructure projects, from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The role applies electrical engineering expertise to evaluate designs, establish standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions for critical transportation and public infrastructure assets. The position works collaboratively with consultants, contractors, tenants, facility managers, operational departments, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership. It oversees design, procurement, construction, and contract administration to support quality, accountability, cost control, efficient project delivery, and the reliability and performance of Massport facilities and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional design and construction work experience.
At least 9 years of professional experience in electrical design and construction for buildings and facilities similar to Massport properties.
Working knowledge of building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
BIM ability.
Massachusetts Professional Electrical Engineering registration.
Working knowledge of medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems, standards, and codes.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, and execution of electrical infrastructure projects from initial concept through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Balance operational needs, budgets, schedules, and long-term capital objectives throughout project delivery.
Serve as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, evaluating complex designs, establishing standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
Build and maintain partnerships with consultants, contractors, tenants, facility managers, operational departments, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership.
Resolve technical challenges and keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee design, procurement, construction, and contract administration activities.
Drive quality, accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Support the reliability and performance of Massport facilities and systems.