Senior Electrical Engineer

City Building Engineering Services • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, reviewing, and coordinating electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and infrastructure upgrades across commercial and retail facilities. The role provides technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, controls, refrigeration support systems, energy management system (EMS) integrations, and other critical building systems. The engineer works with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors to develop code-compliant, cost-effective, and constructible solutions.

The position includes senior-level technical review of plans, calculations, and specifications; coordination across building disciplines; support for bidding and procurement; and investigation of design, equipment, installation, and field-construction issues. The engineer also conducts site assessments and construction inspections, prepares deficiency reports, and mentors junior engineers and designers. Travel of up to 15% is required for field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is an integrated professional services firm serving the retail and related industries. Its teams provide project design, engineering, construction, and commissioning services, with a focus on technical requirements and sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10 or more years of progressive electrical engineering experience in an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life-safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-level technical reviews, code-compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction.
• Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD- or Revit-based design packages.
• Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Ability to assess constructability and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Project management skills, including prioritizing multiple assignments, managing deadlines, and supporting concurrent projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects.
• Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications.
• Use AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews.
• Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams.
• Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code-compliance evaluations for design packages.
• Support bid-package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement.
• Evaluate system changes and recommend improvements to performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field-construction issues.
• Research emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements.
• Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and recommend actions regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs.
• Inspect completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective actions.
• Travel up to 15% for field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections.

Benefits

• 28 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Training and a Leadership Development framework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior