A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
Five to ten years of experience in electrical design within an MEP consulting engineering environment is required.
EIT certification is required.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software is required.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building codes, energy codes, and industry standards is required.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment is required.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment are required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams is required.
Responsibilities
Design and coordinate electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and emergency power systems.
Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analyses, and other design studies.
Support the design of standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.
Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and owner teams throughout project delivery.
Participate in client meetings, site investigations, design reviews, and construction progress meetings.
Assist Project Managers with project planning, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and punch list activities.
Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project goals.
Mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.
Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and firm quality requirements.
Desired Qualifications
A PE license or progress toward licensure is preferred.
Experience with data centers, mission critical, life sciences, laboratory, healthcare, telecommunications, or other technically demanding facilities is preferred.
Experience in utility service and power distribution design is desirable.
Experience in panelboard, switchboard, and switchgear design is desirable.
Experience in lighting and lighting controls is desirable.
Experience in fire alarm and life safety systems is desirable.
Experience in emergency power and generator systems is desirable.
Experience in UPS and critical power infrastructure is desirable.
Experience in grounding and lightning protection systems is desirable.
Experience in power monitoring and metering systems is desirable.
Experience in Revit/BIM project delivery is desirable.
Experience in construction administration and field investigations is desirable.
Overview
Seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing, employee-owned MEP consulting engineering firm. This role is ideal for an engineer with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to take ownership of project deliverables, serve as a key technical resource, and work directly with clients and project teams on complex facilities.
You will contribute to the design and delivery of projects across our Science & Technology and Mission Critical markets, including laboratories, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, and secure environments. We are looking for a technically strong engineer who combines sound engineering judgment with excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, and emergency power systems.
Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analyses, and other design studies.
Support the design of standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, and critical power distribution infrastructure.
Evaluate existing electrical systems and develop recommendations for renovations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate closely with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and owner teams throughout project delivery.
Participate in client meetings, site investigations, design reviews, and construction progress meetings.
Assist Project Managers with project planning, scope management, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and punch list activities.
Collaborate with senior engineers and technical leaders to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project goals.
Mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.
Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, energy codes, industry standards, and firm quality requirements.
Desired Technical Experience
Candidates should have experience in many of the following areas:
Utility service and power distribution design
Panelboard, switchboard, and switchgear design
Lighting and lighting controls
Fire alarm and life safety systems
Emergency power and generator systems
UPS and critical power infrastructure
Grounding and lightning protection systems
Power monitoring and metering systems
Revit/BIM project delivery
Construction administration and field investigations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
5-10 years of experience in electrical design within an MEP consulting engineering environment.
EIT certification required; PE license or progress toward licensure preferred.
Experience with data centers, mission critical, life sciences, laboratory, healthcare, telecommunications, or other technically demanding facilities is preferred.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, building codes, energy codes, and industry standards.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
What Makes Someone Successful Here
Strong technical foundation and desire to continuously grow engineering expertise.
Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and project partners.
Collaborative, team-first approach to project delivery.
Ownership mindset and commitment to quality.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly collaborative environments.
Why WB Engineering
As an employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in our success. You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the nation's most challenging Science & Technology and Mission Critical projects while collaborating with experienced engineers who value technical excellence, mentorship, innovation, and exceptional client service.