Senior Electrical Engineer
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Job Summary
Senior M/E Engineer (Electrical Focus)
Industry: Construction & Trades
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Project-based / On-site (frequent travel required)
Recruiting Partner: Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS)
Client: Confidential
About the Opportunity
Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a large nationally recognized construction organization seeking a Senior M/E Engineer with a strong electrical engineering focus.
This role plays a critical leadership position across preconstruction field execution commissioning and client engagement supporting complex construction projects from early planning through close-out. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise financial and scheduling acumen and people leadership to deliver high-quality safe and profitable projects.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Preconstruction Leadership
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Develop and review mechanical and electrical estimates based on schematic and program-level design information
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Evaluate system options perform systems analysis and recommend optimized solutions and value engineering opportunities
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Coordinate M/E scopes of work during bidding and subcontractor selection
Project Execution & Commissioning
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Lead M/E coordination and sequencing to support project schedules
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Review design documents and identify constructability quality or risk issues
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Perform jobsite inspections to ensure compliance with specifications quality standards and safety expectations
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Develop and manage pre-functional checklists functional testing procedures and commissioning plans
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Review and approve shop drawings and submittals prior to design team submission
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Verify correction of deficiencies and complete commissioning documentation
Leadership Client & Team Engagement
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Serve as a client-facing representative for M/E scope and execution
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Mentor and develop junior engineers and project team members
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Support resource planning staffing and scheduling for assigned projects
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Participate in presentations interviews and business development efforts as needed
Continuous Improvement
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Develop tools processes and best practices to improve M/E execution and efficiency
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Promote safety quality and inclusion across all project teams
Required Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Architectural Engineering or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
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7 years of construction and/or engineering experience with increasing responsibility
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Strong knowledge of electrical systems in a construction environment
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Experience supporting projects from preconstruction through commissioning
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Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
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Advanced communication presentation and stakeholder management skills
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Proficiency with construction technology scheduling tools and Microsoft Office
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Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
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10 years of construction management experience
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Experience managing teams and mentoring engineers
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Familiarity with BIM Lean construction principles and scheduling software
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FE or PE credentials
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OSHA training and commissioning experience
Work Environment & Travel
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Project-based on-site role with frequent travel required
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Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
Compensation & Benefits
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Competitive base salary (market-aligned; dependent on experience)
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Bonus eligibility
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Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare retirement plans and paid time off
Additional Information
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This search is confidential; client details will be shared later in the interview process
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Visa sponsorship is not available
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Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics
Key Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Firmware
- NEC
- PCB
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Revit
