Electrical Engineer
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HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE for a well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Phoenix, AZ. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Electrical PE who wants more than a standard design role. The position offers the chance to lead complex electrical engineering projects, mentor technical teams, manage client relationships, and grow toward a Principal-level leadership path with potential future ownership opportunity based on performance and demonstrated impact.
Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Friday half day
Pay: $165K+ DOE
Responsibilities
Lead electrical design and coordination for complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, education, aviation, and advanced technology projects
Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems, code compliance, documentation, and QA/QC
Develop and review basis-of-design narratives, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents
Oversee design of power distribution, lighting/controls, fire alarm, emergency power, HVAC coordination, and specialty systems
Act as a client-facing technical contact throughout design and construction phases
Mentor engineers, designers, modelers, and EITs
Support project scopes, proposals, pursuit strategy, and client relationship development
Review RFIs, submittals, field issues, and construction administration items
Help improve internal standards, workflows, and technical best practices
Qualifications
Active Arizona PE license required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
15+ years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably in MEP consulting / building systems
Strong experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
Technical expertise in:
Power distribution
Lighting and lighting controls
Fire alarm systems
Emergency power systems
HVAC equipment coordination
Specialty equipment integration
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IECC, IBC, LEED, and applicable building codes
Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, COMcheck, Excel, Word, OneNote, and related tools
Strong client communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
High ownership mindset with ability to lead projects with minimal oversight
Benefits & Growth Opportunity
Competitive compensation package
Employer-funded profit-sharing plan
401(k) with safe-harbor contributions
Collaborative engineering environment
Strong long-term growth opportunity
Potential path toward Principal-level leadership and future ownership for top-performing candidates
High-impact role with technical authority over electrical design, QA/QC, and client deliverables
Direct influence on project strategy, team development, and long-term engineering standards
Stable, long-established MEP firm with diverse project sectors and repeat client relationships
Strong career path for someone ready to move from senior engineering into firm-level leadership
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