Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina at SST Direct

Direct Hire Opportunity | Superior Skilled Trades

Salary: Approximately $140,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
Work Schedule: Hybrid – In-office Wednesdays, remote Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with an established engineering firm seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in commercial building electrical design, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in MEP engineering design, strong technical and project management skills, and the ability to provide quality assurance, review design documentation, and mentor junior engineering staff.

• Design and develop electrical systems for commercial buildings, including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

• Prepare, review, and perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop, coordinate, and review electrical design plans.

• Manage electrical engineering projects, including coordinating schedules, deliverables, and project requirements.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior electrical engineering staff.

• Ensure designs meet applicable building codes, electrical standards, and project specifications.

• Support project coordination and communication throughout the design and documentation process.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Approximately 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering design, preferably involving commercial buildings.

• Strong experience designing commercial building electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for electrical engineering design and documentation.

• A majority of professional experience working in a U.S.-based engineering consulting office specializing in building MEP systems, with typical clients including architects.

• Experience with project management, drawing review, quality control, and technical coordination.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• A demonstrated history of stable employment and the ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative engineering team.

• Experience designing telecommunications and data communications systems.

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary building design projects.

• Competitive Salary: Approximately $140,000 annually, depending on experience and capabilities.

• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays annually, including one floating holiday for personal use.

• Health Insurance: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability Coverage: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Retirement Plan: SIMPLE IRA with company matching contributions of up to 3% of salary.

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Work remotely four days per week, with Wednesdays in the office.

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative engineering firm, competitive compensation, and a flexible hybrid work schedule, Superior Skilled Trades would like to hear from you.