Senior Electrical Engineer - PE - Commercial High-Rise MEP

AlphaHire • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with an active Florida PE license to lead electrical design for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments. The role requires extensive MEP consulting experience and the ability to independently manage design deliverables, provide technical leadership, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

The engineer will lead design work for high-rise office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, and other complex projects. The position also includes preparing and reviewing design documents, coordinating electrical systems with other disciplines, resolving technical issues, collaborating with project stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of electrical engineering experience in an MEP consulting environment.
• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, applicable codes, engineering standards, and design principles.
• Experience with high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, or similar complex structures.
• Ability to independently manage design deliverables and maintain technical quality.
• Strong technical judgment, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Substantial commercial or high-rise electrical design experience; candidates without it will not qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Current or previous employment with an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for high-rise office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, and other complex projects.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, construction documents, calculations, specifications, and design packages.
• Develop and coordinate electrical designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform and review load calculations, equipment selections, power distribution layouts, lighting designs, and building electrical systems.
• Provide technical direction and resolve complex design and coordination issues.
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, engineering standards, constructability requirements, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to address design requirements.
• Support construction documentation, drawing revisions, RFIs, and technical design changes.
• Apply professional engineering expertise and Florida PE licensure to maintain design quality and integrity.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and support their professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed