Electrical Engineer – Consulting Engineering

Job Description

Legence is seeking electrical engineers with consulting engineering experience to join our growing teams across our portfolio of operating companies nationwide, including P2S and CMTA. This role may be filled at the Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level, depending on candidate experience, qualifications, and business needs. Final title and compensation will be aligned accordingly.

Positions support the design of high-performance electrical systems for a variety of project types, including commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities. Ideal candidates are collaborative, technically strong, and passionate about creating safe, efficient, and sustainable building systems.

Multiple Locations Available Nationwide | Hybrid Work Options

• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency and standby power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems (IT, security, access control, life safety).
• Prepare, review, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Apply sound engineering principles, standard methodologies, and industry best practices to solve complex design challenges.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams through clear verbal and written communication.
• Design and specify system components to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with contract documents.
• Review existing as-built documentation and perform field investigations.
• Prepare feasibility studies, schematic designs, and early-stage engineering concepts.
• Develop single-line diagrams, load calculations, and system layouts.
• Perform energy and power system calculations, modeling, and analysis (as applicable).
• Support coordination of design schedules and multidisciplinary deliverables.

• Lead small to medium-size projects from concept through construction.
• Perform complex power system studies (Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash).
• Prepare construction estimates, specifications, and technical narratives.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.
• Participate in client engagement and business development activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Previous experience in MEP consulting engineering (additional experience required for senior-level roles).
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, or healthcare projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required;
  Revit experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• FE/EIT registration preferred; PE licensure or ability to obtain PE is a plus.
• Experience with healthcare codes (HCAI/OSHPD) and Net Zero / sustainable design is a plus.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.

Base Pay Range: $90,000-$160,000

Actual pay depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match:
  Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits:
  Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance:
  Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off:
  Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
• Expenses:
  Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us  or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this…