This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Federal based in the United States.
The Senior Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical leader, overseeing complex engineering projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-focused solutions. This role combines independent technical work with project coordination, design oversight, and quality assurance responsibilities. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure that all deliverables meet applicable technical requirements and industry standards. Working across departments, you will contribute to effective project execution while supporting the development of engineering professionals. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced, licensed engineer who values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will lead engineering design activities and provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with client expectations.
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Independently plan and execute engineering design tasks, review the work of other team members, prepare construction documents, and oversee projects through successful completion.
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Lead technical activities on complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
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Coordinate design activities, project submission schedules, and deliverables across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
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Conduct final quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of project submissions to identify and reduce design errors and omissions.
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Develop project schedules, technical proposals, labor-hour estimates, and cost estimates.
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Perform and review engineering design calculations and technical specifications.
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Establish, monitor, and maintain budgets for complex project scopes while ensuring work remains aligned with established schedules and financial targets.
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Collaborate with project teams to define, communicate, and successfully deliver the agreed scope of work.
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Promote and support quality management processes to continuously improve the accuracy and consistency of engineering deliverables.
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Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering associates and interns, helping them strengthen their technical capabilities and professional development.
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings extensive engineering experience, a strong technical foundation, and the professional credentials needed to lead complex projects. You should be comfortable working independently while also guiding and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
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Minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience.
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Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
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Demonstrated experience delivering technically complex engineering projects and overseeing design activities.
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Strong understanding of engineering codes, standards, design practices, and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
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Proficiency in relevant design and engineering software. Experience with Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation/InRoads, and/or hydrologic and hydraulic software packages is preferred, particularly for site layout, grading, utilities, and stormwater management design.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative project team.
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Proven ability to lead, guide, and influence multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative, client-focused solutions.
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Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, combined with a commitment to technical excellence and innovation.
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Demonstrated willingness to expand technical knowledge, embrace new responsibilities, and support the professional growth of others.
Benefits
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Flexible work environment.
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Competitive benefits package.
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Bonus plans.
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Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing employees with an ownership stake in the organization's success.
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Paid training for required professional licensure.
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Opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and career growth.
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A people-focused culture that encourages knowledge sharing, employee contributions, and team achievements.