[Hiring] Senior Engineer - Mechanical @Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

Role Description

The Senior MEP Engineer - Electrical Focus is responsible for the technical execution of projects ranging in scope and scale. This role independently designs and coordinates electrical systems, produces clear calculations and construction documents, directs modeling and drafting activities, and helps ensure the final deliverable is coordinated, constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with client goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical calculations and construction documents that meet quality standards.
• Design power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems within areas of technical proficiency.
• Perform load calculations, service and feeder sizing, voltage-drop analysis, short-circuit/coordination studies as applicable, and code review.
• Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, control diagrams, specifications, and unique details.
• Coordinate fire alarm, emergency power, communications, and low-voltage requirements with the project team and specialty consultants.
• Provide modeling and drafting direction, quality-check own work, and present high-level options to the Technical Lead when direction is required.
• Develop and execute sprint plan activities.
• Create and communicate the plan of approach to the Project Manager.
• Define deliverable tasks, dependencies, and estimated hours.
• Prioritize high-value, low-risk activities that keep the project moving.
• Commit to and execute the plan; reconcile progress with the project team as needed.
• Communicate early and often when roadblocks, scope changes, or schedule risks are identified.
• Manage construction administration activities and report to the Technical Lead.
• Maintain and update the construction administration log.
• Draft responses to RFIs for Technical Lead approval.
• Review electrical submittals and shop drawings and present recommendations to the Technical Lead.
• Evaluate substitutions, field conditions, and coordination conflicts; elevate scope-creep concerns.
• Perform site visits, document observations, and support punch-list and closeout activities.
• Independently communicate and manage client and consultant coordination.
• Communicate independently through client meetings, calls, and email exchanges.
• Coordinate electrical design with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, utility, and specialty disciplines.
• Proactively identify coordination issues and offer practical solutions.
• Advise clients early on service strategy, distribution, redundancy, lighting, controls, energy performance, constructability, and system tradeoffs.
• Communicate decisions, action items, and updates to the project team.
• Participate in and execute continuous-improvement activities.
• Seek out and participate in continuing education and discipline-specific development.
• Contribute to standards, details, specifications, calculation tools, and best practices.
• Support mentoring and technical development of engineers and BIM/modeling staff.
• Expand proficiency across system types, markets, delivery methods, and project scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Typically 8+ years of progressive electrical building-systems design experience, including independent project execution and construction administration.
• Demonstrated experience developing coordinated construction documents and communicating directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Revit and discipline-specific lighting, power-system analysis, and specification tools.
• Experience with multiple project types and delivery methods.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical, energy, fire/life-safety, and accessibility codes and standards.
• Experience mentoring technical staff and improving design standards or workflows.

Benefits

• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering network opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location

Remote

Travel

Yes 10-15%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.