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Senior Electrical Engineer

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/20/2026

OVERVIEW: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Electrical Engineer. to join our Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in Richmond, VA. This person will serve as the lead electrical engineer and provides technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team. You will direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments. You will also be able to develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

  • This person is a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.
  • This person serves as the lead electrical engineer and provides technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
  • They will direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.
  • Be responsible for completing electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
  • Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as with a Project Manager and representatives of the client organization to complete work efficiently.
  • Must stay current with local, state & federal design standards and regulations.
  • In addition, this person will have opportunity and responsibility to develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
  • VA PE or ability to acquire VA PE quickly through reciprocity.
  • 8 years of relevant experience.
  • High technical ability, interested in technology and staying current in his field.
  • Good ability to communicate and a self-starter.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • An interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering where you enjoy drawing upon difference disciplines
  • You enjoy working with financial metrics and data analytics where applicable in understanding and deriving the best solutions
  • You enjoy thinking a bit outside of the box, coming up with creative ideas, and presenting them to the team, to clients, and to the world!

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
  • Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave.
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

 

 

 

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