Senior Electrical Engineer

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

1d•$160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer works in Massport’s Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department, which advances infrastructure through planning, design, and construction of safe, efficient, and sustainable projects. The role provides technical and strategic leadership for complex electrical infrastructure projects supporting critical transportation and public infrastructure assets. It guides projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout, balancing operational needs, budgets, schedules, and long-term capital objectives. The position serves as an electrical engineering subject matter expert, evaluating designs, establishing standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions. It builds partnerships with consultants, contractors, tenants, facility managers, operational departments, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership. The role also oversees design, procurement, construction, and contract administration, emphasizing quality, accountability, cost control, continuous improvement, 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 of 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 concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Balance project operational needs, budget requirements, schedule commitments, and long-term capital objectives.
Serve as an electrical engineering subject matter expert by 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.
Foster collaboration, 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 while ensuring projects meet organizational standards and are delivered efficiently.
Support the ongoing reliability and performance of Massport facilities and systems.