Senior Electrical Engineer

Legence • Seattle, WA

1d • $150,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

P2S|CMTA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their award-winning team. This role involves supporting pre-design and design phases on large projects across diverse sectors including commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, ports, harbors, and infrastructure. The company is recognized as a Best Place to Work and offers a collaborative, innovative environment. The position is full-time with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) and is based in Seattle, WA. The salary range is $150,000 - $190,000+, with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration
• Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness
• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM for power systems studies preferred; we are happy to support ramp-up for a strong candidate who is less experienced with these specific tools
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient design practices, including Title 24 compliance and LEED, BIM coordination workflows, and mission-critical or backup power systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
• Prepare electrical schematic designs.
• Oversee power single-line and riser diagrams designs.
• Direct electrical calculations, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, and load flow, using ETAP/SKM where applicable.
• Lead low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure design.
• Oversee electrical equipment replacement projects, including substations, switchboards, transformers, and panelboards.
• Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards and coordination workflows.
• Apply working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24), and CALGreen to design electrical systems.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines as part of the full design team.
• Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee electrical design for medium to large-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals.
• Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning.
• Support the preparation of proposals for complex projects in collaboration with other senior engineers, promoting teamwork and business development.
• Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction.
• Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance.
• Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases.
• Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness.
• Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success.
• Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Discount Program: Company-sponsored discount program with savings on multiple lifestyle categories.
• Paid training/professional memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree