Senior Electrical Engineer - Federal

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in Federal/Ports looking to grow your career?

Employment Type: Full-time 

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days In-office / 2 Remote

Salary: $150,000 - $190,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Level: Senior 

P2S is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Seattle office and contribute to Federal, Ports, Healthcare, Education, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in electrical design for these sectors and demonstrate strong technical expertise. This role offers a clear path toward future leadership as a Design Principal, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career.

Position Requirements:

Technical

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer License is required
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Ports, Federal, Healthcare, Education.
• Demonstrate experience of leading electrical design projects
• Strong experience in performing QAQC on multidisciplinary projects and mentor emerging professionals through challenging design and project management issues.
• Demonstrated experience with preparing fee proposals and qualification packages for project pursuits.
• Demonstrate project management skills, including preparing work breakdown structure, budget tracking, project schedule, client interface, and building long lasting relationship based on trust.
• Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required
• Experience with different delivery methods like design-build, GCCM, and design-bid-build.
• Experience with a variety of project types, including, but not limited to,

• Electrical Equipment Replacement
• Renovation – MEPT Design
• New Construction – MEPT Design
• Underground Electrical Infrastructure
• Emergency Power System Design (Generator, UPS, Inverter)
• Electrification

Non-Technical:

• Experience mentoring emerging professionals and guiding them through technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration
• Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness
• Interest in advancing into a leadership position by taking ownership of projects, mentoring others, and supporting strategic initiatives

Working Knowledge:

• National Electrical Code (required)
• Washington State Codes (preferred)
• Unified Facilities Criteria
• FGI Guidelines (preferred)

Duties: 

Pre-Design Engineering 

• Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
• Prepare electrical schematic designs.

Design Engineering 

• Design power single line and riser diagrams 
• Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
• Design low voltage and medium voltage infrastructure. 
• Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panelboard) replacement projects.
• Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards.
• Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.
• Perform QAQC for electrical design

• Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural. Work in close contact with the entire design team.

Project Management

• Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables
• Oversee MEP design for medium to large sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals
• Mentor junior design engineers by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovation, and reinforcing a culture of continuous learning
• Support the preparation of proposals for medium to large sized projects, promoting teamwork and business development
• Mentor junior project managers by reviewing the proposals and providing constructive feedback and suggestions.
• Uphold P2S standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle

Construction Administration 

• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction
• Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance
• Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases
• Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness
• Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring that final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success
• Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum

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