Senior Electrical Engineer

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are currently hiring a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead design engineering and shaping the future of advanced high-tech industrial, semiconductor, biotech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical facilities for the world’s leading high-tech companies. As a Senior Electrical Engineer at SSOE, you will have an opportunity to leverage your expertise in low to medium voltage systems and contribute to projects that redefine industry standards. If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the quality, compliance, and innovation of our designs.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of comprehensive electrical designs, transforming complex client requirements into detailed plans, specifications, and models.
• Design and implement sophisticated systems involving switchgears, transformers, and distribution panels, ensuring seamless power flow.
• Conduct critical short circuit and voltage drop calculations, guaranteeing system integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Determine conduit and conductor sizing, cable tray management, and the integration of redundancy and backup systems, including UPS, to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure designs adhere to local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations. Uphold quality control by adhering to company and client CAD standards.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including structural, process/chemical, mechanical, and architectural engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Conduct field verifications and site walks, turning design concepts into tangible solutions and resolving on-site challenges during construction.
• Identify potential risks or issues that could impact the project scope or timeline and coordinate strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Champions, mentors, and coaches the development of our less experienced staff and looks for ways to elevate the technical and professional expertise of the team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice, is required.
• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice or the ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months of employment is required.
• Experience in designing low and medium voltage power distribution for normal, emergency, uninterruptible power distribution systems, and lighting systems and controls for the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, high-tech industrial, or technically related industries.
• Experience working with Navisworks, EasyPower and/or other similar programs is required. Experience with AutoCAD & Revit programs is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, validate, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages. Ability to troubleshoot design problems on-site during construction.
• Professional knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as working knowledge of the International Building Code, International Fire Code, and NFPA guidelines.
• The ability to interface with customers to define scope of work and basis of design.
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO & paid holidays.
  
  

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team.