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Senior Electrical Engineer

Job in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06720, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Building Services Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Review, design, and coordinate electrical systems for new construction, remodels, and capital improvement projects
Develop and review electrical plans, load calculations, circuiting, equipment layouts, and specifications
Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to support electrical design and drawing reviews
Coordinate electrical requirements with Architecture, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Controls, EMS, and Construction teams
Perform engineering reviews, redlines, and code compliance evaluations for design packages
Support bid package preparation, vendor selection, and equipment procurement activities
Evaluate system changes and provide technical recommendations to improve performance, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness
Investigate and resolve equipment, installation, and field construction issues
Research and assess emerging technologies, equipment, vendors, and engineering best practices
Ensure designs meet client requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and utility requirements
Provide senior-level technical review and redlining of electrical plans, calculations, and specifications prepared by internal teams or external engineering consultants
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
Travel up to 15% for field assessments, site visits, project meetings, and construction inspections
Conduct on-site assessments of existing electrical systems and provide recommendations regarding system condition, safety, and replacement needs
Perform field inspections of completed installations for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
Prepare deficiency reports and support corrective actions

Requirements
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting, design-build, retail industrial, or similar technical environment
  • Extensive experience with electrical distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems in commercial, retail, industrial, or supermarket facilities
  • Demonstrated expertise performing high-level technical reviews, code compliance evaluations, and system-level coordination
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including client-facing interaction
  • Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and industry standards
  • Proficiency in reviewing AutoCAD or Revit-based design packages
  • Expert knowledge of commercial and retail electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and life safety
  • Strong command of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), applicable building codes, and utility requirements
  • Proven ability to perform senior-level engineering review, redlining, and code compliance evaluation
  • Experience coordinating electrical systems across mechanical, refrigeration, controls, and architectural disciplines
  • Demonstrated engineering judgment with the ability to assess constructability and recommend cost-effective solutions
  • Effective technical communicator with strong client-facing consulting skills
  • Project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments, manage deadlines, and support concurrent projects
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering standards
  • Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and effective at resolving complex technical issues
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design, code compliance evaluations, and technical reviews, with a strong focus on commercial and retail electrical systems. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and effectively communicate with clients while managing multiple projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ Years of Electrical Engineering Experience
  • Expert Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Electrical System Design
  • Code Compliance Evaluation
  • Load Calculations
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Lighting Systems
  • Grounding Systems
  • Life Safety Systems
  • Technical Review
  • Redlining
  • Engineering Judgment
Soft Skills
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Strong Written Communication
  • Client-Facing Interaction
  • Mentoring
  • Detail-Oriented
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Industry Keywords
  • MEP Consulting
  • Design-Build
  • Commercial Electrical Systems
  • Retail Electrical Systems
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Building Codes
  • Utility Requirements
  • Engineering Best Practices
Tools & Technologies
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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