Senior Electrical Engineer
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
RFS Engineering is now a Salas OBrien company
Senior Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)
Job Summary: The Senior 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
- Manage and mentor design teams providing technical oversight and quality assurance
- 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 10 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: Hybrid in either one of the following locations
- Boston MA Boston MA 02110 USA
- Laconia NH Laconia NH 03246 USA
- Portland ME-Hanover St Portland ME 04101 USA
Travel: Up to 20%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $110000-$150000 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 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm that is focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment.