Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Job Summary: The Senior Electrical Engineer is a senior technical professional responsible for the design, analysis, and implementation of critical power infrastructure across a variety of industry sectors including, but not limited to, Mission-Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Commercial. This role includes developing detailed specifications for UPS systems, emergency and standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, while ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance. The position requires expertise in power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash analysis, as well as experience designing complex generator and medium-voltage power systems. The ideal candidate brings strong field survey and construction administration experience, along with the ability to lead and mentor engineers and designers, delivering high-quality solutions across all phases of a project.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of experience
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
- Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficient with SKM, eTap, or equivalent software
- Technical writing skills required
- Proficient in the development of specifications for UPS Systems, Emergency/Standby Generators, Low and Medium-Voltage Switchgear
- Knowledge in Infrastructure and Commercial Facilities
- Knowledge relative to Data Center infrastructure design
- Capable of supervising staff engineers and designers
- Experience with the development of Short Circuit and Selective Coordination studies
- Experience with the development of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Studies
- Experience with the design of Standby and Emergency Generator Systems as well as paralleling generator systems
- Extensive field survey experience
- Extensive experience with Construction Administration
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Strongly Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical load calculations and develop comprehensive power distribution designs for commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects
- Prepare detailed construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports for UPS systems, emergency/standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop system layouts, one-lines, and coordinated design models
- Conduct power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using SKM, ETAP, or similar software
- Design and engineer standby and emergency power systems, including generator and paralleling system configurations
- Lead and supervise staff engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight
- Perform field surveys and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support design development
- Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors
- Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions
- Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements
- Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure to support mission-critical system design and reliability objectives
- Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
