Senior Electrical Engineer

Above Group•Baltimore, MD

5d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Above Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the technical quality of electrical designs and lead the team that produces them. The role is responsible for delivering projects on time and in accordance with submission requirements, delegating work across projects, mentoring designers and junior engineers, and guiding projects from contract and proposal through completion. This senior position has substantial latitude and includes managing department workload, interfacing directly with clients, supporting business development, and setting design standards. Projects include healthcare and other demanding environments, requiring sound engineering judgment, life safety expertise, and clear communication. The position is fully remote, with a hybrid option for candidates residing near Melbourne, Florida; Ellicott City, Maryland; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Remote work requires reliable high-speed internet, a secure home network, and a dedicated, quiet workspace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; electrical engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
At least 10 years of engineering and project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Professional Engineer (PE) license, with current, active NCEES registration in good standing.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, and Visual or AGI32.
Knowledge and expertise in power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, and electronic security systems.
Proficiency in one-line distribution diagramming, signal degradation, short-circuit analysis, and energy usage.
Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to author BOD narratives, design criteria documents, and engineering reports; edit specifications; respond to RFIs; and prepare meeting notes.
Ability to interface effectively with senior management and present to clients.
Knowledge of the functionality of 3D imaging cameras.
Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, including scheduling and staffing multiple projects.
Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; highly organized and detail oriented.
Strong time management, flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties, sound judgment, and discretion.
Willingness to travel up to 20% for site visits and client meetings.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency.

Nice To Haves

LEED BD+C certification.
PMP certification.
OSHA training.
Healthcare engineering project experience.
Experience with Creo Parametric or with process and ground support equipment systems.

Responsibilities

Own the technical quality of designs on assigned projects and ensure on-time delivery of deliverables that meet submission requirements, including completion of QA/QC.
Delegate assignments across projects, allocate staff efficiently, and manage department workload prioritization using Team Gantt.
Coordinate design elements with other disciplines and attend meetings with departments integral to current projects.
Interface with clients to ensure their needs and requirements are met, and support business development with new clients as requested.
Guide projects from contract and proposal through completion, implementing and designing systems that meet contracted client standards.
Review shop drawing submittals for compliance with contract documents and provide life safety analysis and design-submittal reviews.
Perform site investigations and site analysis surveys, and ensure projects meet company, client, compliance, and safety standards.
Resolve problems using sound engineering principles and conduct peer reviews and project editing as needed.
Mentor onboarding designers and junior engineers, and supervise Staff Engineers, Engineers, and Designers on the team.
Meet with coworkers weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly to stay current on project changes and requests and maintain communication across projects and engineering departments.
Maintain project documentation in Newforma Konekt and collaborate with the marketing department on project production.
Track team metrics, including utilization rate and QA/QC completion, and ensure timesheets are submitted for supervised employees.
Contribute to company-wide standards and processes, and maintain current knowledge of codes, standards, and local regulations.