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Senior Electrical Engineer

Remote | Hybrid option: Melbourne, FL, Ellicott City, MD, or Pittsburgh, PA

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

The Role

Above Group is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the technical quality of our electrical designs and lead the team that produces them. You will be responsible for on-time delivery of projects that meet our submission requirements, delegate work across projects, mentor designers and junior engineers, and see projects through from contract and proposal to finished result.

This is a senior role with real latitude. You will manage department workload, interface directly with clients, help win new work, and set the standards the team designs by. Our projects include healthcare and other demanding environments, so sound engineering judgment, life safety expertise, and clear communication are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical quality of the design on all assigned projects, and the on-time delivery of deliverables that meet Above Group submission requirements, including completion of the QA/QC process
• Delegate tasks and assignments across projects to meet deadlines and staff efficiently, using our planning system (Team Gantt); manage department workload prioritization
• Coordinate design elements with other disciplines and attend meetings with the departments integral to current projects
• Interface with clients to ensure their needs and requirements are met, and support business development with new clients as requested
• See projects through from contract and proposal to end results, implementing and designing systems that meet the standards of our contracted clients
• Review shop drawing submittals for compliance with contract documents, and provide life safety analysis and review of design submittals
• Perform site investigations and site analysis surveys to ensure projects are executed to company and client standards, and ensure compliance and safety standards are met
• Resolve problems using sound engineering principles, and conduct peer review and editing on projects as needed
• Mentor onboarding designers and junior engineers, and supervise Staff Engineers, Engineers, and Designers on your team
• Meet with co-workers weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly to stay current on project changes and requests, and keep a clear line of communication across projects and engineering departments
• Maintain project documentation in Newforma Konekt, and collaborate with the marketing department on project production
• Track team metrics including utilization rate and QA/QC completion, and ensure timesheets are submitted for employees you supervise
• Contribute to company-wide standards and processes, and maintain current knowledge of codes, standards, and local regulations

What you Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution)
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering and project management experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license REQUIRED, with current/active NCEES registration in good standing
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, and Visual (or AGI32)
• Knowledge and expertise in power, lighting, fire alarm, communications, and electronic security systems
• Proficient in one-line distribution diagramming, signal degradation, short-circuit analysis, and energy usage
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills; able to author BOD narratives, design criteria documents, and engineering reports, edit specifications, respond to RFIs, and prepare meeting notes
• Able to interface effectively with senior management and present to clients
• Knowledge of the functionality of 3D imaging cameras
• Strong project management, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, including scheduling and staffing multiple projects
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently/self-motivated, as well as in a collaborative team setting, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Strong time management with flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and duties; sound judgment and discretion
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (flights, car services, hotels) for site visits and client meetings
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency

Nice to have: LEED BD+C certification, PMP certification, OSHA training, healthcare engineering project experience, and experience with Creo Parametric or with process and ground support equipment systems.

Why Above Group

We are a faith-based AEC firm built around a simple idea: continuously improving the built environment for the glory of God. Our mission is to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ by empowering excellent AEC professionals to provide superior service. Four values guide how we work: Christian Values, Uncompromising Quality, Buffalo (running toward challenges rather than away from them), and Extreme Team. If that resonates with you, you will fit here.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, employer-funded HSA contributions, and an annual profit-sharing bonus tied to the company’s collective results.

Remote Work Requirements

This role is fully remote or a hybrid option for candidates residing near Melbourne, FL, Ellicott City, MD, or Pittsburgh, PA. Any type of remote work requires reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting video conferencing, VPN, and cloud applications; a secure home network appropriate for confidential company and client information; and a dedicated, quiet workspace suitable for sustained focus and professional video meetings.

Originally posted on Himalayas

Overview

SSOE is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a variety of building design-related projects. The ideal candidate will have consulting design experience in power distribution, lighting, grounding, and auxiliary systems familiarity for healthcare, educational and/or commercial facilities.

This position is eligible for remote work. To be eligible for a full-time remote position, the candidate must reside in Michigan and live within 1–2 hours of the SSOE Troy, Michigan office to ensure availability for periodic in-person collaboration in the office and client engagement

Why Join SSOE?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a “Great Place to Work” and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company — shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering of multiple projects simultaneously from concept through construction phases.
• Investigate existing electrical systems to determine the scope of work required to complete a project.
• Assign specific design tasks or calculations to lower-level engineering and design support staff.
• Typical design tasks include power distribution at low and medium voltage, lighting and lighting controls and calculations, grounding system design, and power study analysis.
• Understanding of 3D modeling and capabilities with Revit software
• Provide working knowledge of project design, construction, design software, cost, and scheduling on assigned projects.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and attend on-site meetings during the construction phase.
• Assist in the development of business unit design standards and specifications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $120k - $155k/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This is an associate-level position.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:

• Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
• Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that support your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required from an ABET-accredited institution that qualifies for licensure.
• PE license is preferred.
• LC Certification is a plus
• Minimum of (11) eleven full-time years of related experience at a professional services firm required.
• Good working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Understanding Arc-Fault/Arc-Flash/and breaker coordination electrical studies
• Application of energy codes, including IECC & ASHRAE 90.1
• Working knowledge of Revit. Good understanding of electrical design and other tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work on mid to large-sized projects, from start to finish.
• Must possess excellent collaboration and communication skills with different disciplines and teams across various locations.

Originally posted on Himalayas