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Senior Electrical Engineer - New Construction

McKinstry
McKinstry Salary
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services
  • renewables and energy services
  • decarbonization and electrification

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are seeking a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Engineering and Design division in Seattle. In this role, you will leverage your expertise building systems to meet customer needs and lead the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions. You will collaborate closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure project success. Key responsibilities include:

Team Management

  • Identify resource needs to meet project deadlines.

  • Train and mentor project and lead engineers/architects on technical topics.

  • Conduct quarterly goal plan reviews with direct reports.

Design Management

  • Demonstrate all capabilities of Senior Engineer I.

  • Deal with complex, escalated problems in their own area of expertise.

  • Create new/update design process/standards in their area of expertise.

  • Make time to review projects and learn from successes and failures to push into future projects.

  • Think beyond the task at hand to foresee challenges ahead.

  • Provide in depth analysis of problems and provides solutions.

  • Identify technical training needs of junior staff.

  • Support business management processes.

Design

  • Demonstrate all capabilities of Senior Engineer I.

  • Commit to continued professional development.

  • Develop the knowledge and skills of others.

  • Sought out by others in McKinstry and outside for their technical expertise.

Customer Relations

  • Attend design meetings with external customers and stakeholders as needed.

  • Enhance department and company reputation by representing McKinstry in the community through taking a leadership position in leadership in professional industry and/or regulatory groups critical to McC’s LOBs 

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or equivalent work experience required.

  • Engineering license required.

  • Fifteen or more (15 ) years of experience in engineering or related field preferred.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit required.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • “Building Good” paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $120,510 - $204,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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Salary : $120,510 - $204,900

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