Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

At RFS Engineering a Salas OBrien Company we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design coordination and leadership of complex building electrical and power systems projects. This role provides technical expertise across utility interconnections power generation and distribution lighting life safety systems and sustainable design initiatives while also engaging directly with clients. Candidates with deep electrical systems expertise are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of complex building electrical systems across all project phases
• Design and coordinate systems including utility interconnections medium-voltage distribution standby and prime power generation UPS systems photovoltaic power systems lighting fire alarm grounding and lightning protection
• Perform and oversee power system studies including short circuit load flow power quality harmonic analysis and arc flash analysis using SKM Systems Analysis and/or EasyPower
• Develop electrical master plans and support long-term infrastructure strategies
• Support cogeneration prime-rated power and renewable energy system integration including PPA coordination
• Collaborate with architects owners utilities and contractors to resolve technical challenges
• Provide utility rebate support and contribute to sustainable design strategies including LEED LBC PHIUS and WELL certifications
• Participate in client meetings presentations and project coordination efforts

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Minimum of 7-15 years of experience designing and leading design teams for building electrical systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience with complex power distribution and generation systems
• Proficiency with SKM Systems Analysis and/or EasyPower preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work confidently in client-facing environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects priorities and stakeholders simultaneously

Location: NH/ME/MA (Hybrid)

Travel: Up to 20%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85000-$110000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1992 and with roots dating to 1957 RFS Engineering is one of the longest-tenured consulting engineering firms in the northeast. RFSs 100-person team provides consulting engineering services with an emphasis on sustainability and high-performance outcomes. Practice areas include mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection (MEP/FP) technology structural and civil engineering as well as sustainability and energy consulting lighting design and MEP commissioning.

In late 2025 RFS completed a strategic merger with Salas OBrien. Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is a 5000-person employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients their team and the world.

Now as as a Salas OBrien Company RFS brings northeast regional experience and history with expanded resources of a national AEC industry leader. We are experts in projects for education healthcare science and technology high-rise clean energy data center government hospitality and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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