Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

Overview

P2S|CMTA stands as a provider of professional engineering services to a broad range of markets, including higher education, healthcare, ports/harbors, industrial, entertainment, commercial, laboratories, municipal, and federal sectors. Our specialties include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology integration. Our offered services range from engineering and commissioning to construction management. With over 300 dedicated employees, P2S|CMTA is an internationally recognized leader in many of the key markets we serve.

We provide a blend of innovation and technical excellence in delivering green solutions that enhance and sustain the built, natural, and social environments. Currently, we have offices in Long Beach, Seattle, Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Jose.

Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in Federal/Ports. The role is located in our Seattle office and contributes to Federal, Ports, Healthcare, Education, and infrastructure projects.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Hybrid

Schedule:

3 days In-office / 2 Remote

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Level: Senior

Duties:

Pre-Design Engineering

• Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
• Prepare electrical schematic designs.

Design Engineering

• Design power single line and riser diagrams.
• Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
• Design low voltage and medium voltage infrastructure.
• Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panel board) replacement projects.
• Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards.
• Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.
• Perform QAQC for electrical design.
• Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural. Work in close contact with the entire design team.

Project Management

• Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee MEP design for medium to large sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals.
• Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning.
• Support the preparation of proposals for medium to large sized projects, promoting teamwork and business development.
• Mentor junior project managers by reviewing proposals and providing constructive feedback.
• Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Administration

• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction.
• Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance.
• Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases.
• Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness.
• Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring that final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success.
• Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum.

Technical

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer license is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Ports, Federal, Healthcare, Education sectors.
• Experience leading electrical design projects.
• Strong experience in QAQC on multidisciplinary projects and mentoring emerging professionals through challenging design and project management issues.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and qualification packages for project pursuits.
• Project management skills, including work breakdown structure, budget tracking, project schedule, client interface, and building long-lasting relationships based on trust.
• Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit.
• Experience with delivery methods such as design-build, GCCM, and design-bid-build.
• Experience with various project types including Electrical Equipment Replacement, Renovation - MEPT Design, New Construction - MEPT Design, Underground Electrical Infrastructure, Emergency Power System Design (Generator, UPS, Inverter), Electrification.

Non-Technical

• Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges.
• Ability to improve processes, elevate team…