Sr Electrical Project Engineer

HGA • Boston, MA

18h • $121

About The Position

Bring your passion and expertise in government, commercial, corporate, higher education, and/or performing arts projects to HGA, an award-winning, integrated architecture, engineering, and planning firm. As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing large-scale electrical projects and teams—locally and nationally.
We’re looking for a highly organized, communicative, and effective team player with a passion for high-quality design and innovative problem-solving. If you thrive on leading teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering impactful designs, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional licensure is required.
• 12+ years of experience in leading design of government, commercial, corporate, higher education, and/or performing arts project.
• Documented experience with an MEP engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
• Expertise in National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) and an understanding of applicable (city, state, federal) requirements and pertinent standards is essential.
• Active government security clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain the required clearance for project assignments.
• Working knowledge of Revit software.
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM, Easy Power) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on large-scale projects across various sectors, including corporate, higher education, and performing arts.
• Manage project teams locally and nationally to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of electrical systems and solutions.
• Develop and review electrical designs, including power distribution, lighting systems, and control systems, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design professionals.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into innovative, functional designs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project teams to drive projects forward and ensure expectations are met.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
• Write scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic design for new systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.
• Document existing conditions and perform complex and detailed troubleshooting. Resolve a variety of complex problems, i.e. conflicting design requirements, code issues, varying design options, and difficult condition requirements.
• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks.
• Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for electrical systems and review contractor cost estimates.
• Develop calculations using engineering formulas and skills for Electrical designs such as whole building electrical loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, editing specification sections, and creating punch lists.
• Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with design standards.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction processes and delivery methods.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.

Benefits

• annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
• 401(k) guaranteed contribution
• paid parental leave
• medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees