Senior Electrical Engineer; Mission Critical

Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Brookhaven, MS / Gulfport, MS - In-Office or Hybrid

The ideal candidate to fill this position is a Senior Electrical Engineer that is proficient and confident in his/her abilities as an electrical engineer, especially with experience in mission critical and data center project types. This person would be a technical discipline leader of multiple projects, work with an internal MEP/FP team to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the client.

Business acumen is also important, so understanding how to strategically navigate complex problems with clients and keep them satisfied so as to create opportunities for repeat work. While the focus of this role will generally be technical leadership on high profile projects, there may be activities to support other managers in developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Mississippi office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.

• Expertise in electrical engineering principles for the field of building construction, especially in Mission Critical sectors including Data Centers and Defense projects – Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic
• Ability to effectively communicate with owners, contractors, and other design professional partners
• Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
• Technical mentorship with junior design staff and delegating tasks to complete work on time
• Quality control of electrical engineering work products
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Takes responsibility and technical leadership role based on experience

• Proficient with both Medium and low voltage power systems
• Proficient in implementing high resiliency designs for mission critical infrastructure projects
• Experience with Revit
• Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
• Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

• 12+ Years Experience in Consulting/ Design
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineering license (PE) required
• Willing to travel

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Salas O’Brien provides equal 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.