Electrical Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

An established multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Engineer for its Milwaukee, Wisconsin team. The engineer will lead electrical system design for building projects from planning through construction documentation and administration, serving as a technical lead and coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, internal teams, and utility providers. The role includes design, calculations and modeling, preparation and certification of engineering documents, project and quality oversight, construction-phase support, and contributions to proposals and business development. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus.
At least 5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings, or at least 4 years with a master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.
Extensive knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements.
Expertise designing systems for educational and public-sector building types.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in K-12 schools and/or municipal building design.
LEED AP, Lighting Certified (LC), or other relevant certifications.
Proficiency in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual.
Familiarity with generator manufacturer sizing software.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems designs and participate in client meetings.
Ensure code compliance and coordinate with utility providers for project delivery.
Mentor and train junior staff.
Lead electrical system design from planning through construction documentation and administration.
Design building systems, including power distribution; interior, exterior, and emergency lighting with controls; fire alarm systems; low-voltage infrastructure; and backup and standby power systems.
Perform engineering calculations, lighting and photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing.
Prepare detailed drawings and specifications.
Stamp and certify engineering documents.
Provide project and quality oversight, including internal quality reviews and QA/QC process support.
Assist with cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical details for proposals and RFQs.
Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and perform site observations.
Assist with business development initiatives.