Electrical Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Conshohocken, PA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our client's growing energy team in a leading technical and strategic role. This position offers the opportunity to mentor and manage junior and mid-level engineers while partnering directly with clients to deliver innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding energy transition initiatives, contributing to strategy development, business growth, and client engagement while supporting projects from early concept through full execution.

This role provides true end-to-end project lifecycle exposure, including exploration, development, operation, modernization, and repowering/retirement of energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering teams delivering advisory services and engineering design solutions across energy-sector projects.
• Engage directly with clients to evaluate energy needs and develop concept-level solutions.
• Advance projects through detailed engineering design and execution phases.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level electrical engineering staff.
• Collaborate with account managers and business development teams on strategic pursuits.
• Develop engineering strategies supporting energy transition and decarbonization initiatives.
• Prepare and review design calculations, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support proposal development, business development, and client relationship management.
• Anticipate project challenges and proactively manage technical and delivery risks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering design or consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with:
  • Power distribution systems and microgrids
  • Power generation systems
  • Medium- and High-Voltage substations
  • Renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, etc.)
  • Energy storage systems
  • Protection & Control, SCADA, or power system automation
  • Thermal utility plants and distribution systems (steam, hot water, chilled water)
  • Cogeneration or combined heat and power systems
  • Campus utility master planning or decarbonization initiatives
• Experience developing engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after project direction is established.
• Experience using 3D modeling/design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, CADWorx, or NavisWorks.
• Power system modeling experience using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience in Owner's Engineer, technical advisory, due diligence, or contract management roles.
• Project management and design management experience within consulting environments.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.