Senior Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Atlanta, GA, United States Selectek Full time
Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Atlanta. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who excels in building systems design, enjoys leading projects and mentoring junior staff, and is comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Apply advanced engineering knowledge to solve complex design challenges while ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers across all disciplines, project managers, and contractors.
  • Deliver complete electrical engineering design packages for a wide range of clients, including federal, state, and local agencies; commercial and industrial organizations; and higher education institutions.
  • Provide mentorship, oversight, and technical direction to junior engineers and designers, helping strengthen team capabilities.
  • Support construction and commissioning activities, ensuring design intent, accuracy, and quality are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Contribute to improving internal electrical design standards and perform system studies including load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations.
Required Qualifications
  • 6-10 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, architectural/electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within three months of hire.
  • Proven experience in building system design, including:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting and control systems
  • Grounding and lightning protection
  • Emergency and uninterruptible power systems
Familiarity with electrical system modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, AGI). Knowledge of sustainable design practices. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain a security clearance.Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in a consulting environment.
  • Experience with federal government design projects.
  • LEED Accreditation or LC Certification.
  • Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
Why This Role?
This position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and shape the next generation of electrical engineering talent. It is well suited for someone who thrives in a technical leadership capacity and is motivated by challenging and meaningful work.

Please send your resume to hmccormick@selectek.net for consideration.

Meet Your Recruiter

Hannah McCormick

Hannah graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Marketing. After college, she began her career in Marketing and Sales before discovering her passion for connecting people with meaningful career opportunities. She enjoys building strong relationships with candidates and helping them find roles that align with their skills and goals.

Hannah joined Selectek to further develop her recruiting career within the engineering and technical space. She thrives in fast-paced environments and brings both empathy and energy to every conversation. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys travel, wellness, and spending time with her French Bulldog, Margot.

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