Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Salas O'Brien
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Full Time
Lead Electrical Engineer Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If you have leadership skills, experience in electrical design and want to work with one of the fastest growing firms in North America, check out this amazing opportunity! Job Summary: The Lead Electrical Engineer at Salas O'Brien will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment and will be responsible for designing building systems and producing construction documentation for institutional projects in the higher education, government and healthcare markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Baltimore, MD team! The ideal candidate will have leadership skills to assist in building and leading their team! This is a great opportunity to move your career to the next level!

Duties:

  • Lead project execution with a multi-disciplined team of engineers and designers.
  • Design electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom and security.
  • Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
  • Develop electrical system design calculations.
  • Prepare detailed design documents in REVIT.
  • Perform QA/QC design work.
  • Lead a project team and manage projects.
  • Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines.
  • Complete code compliance research.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.
  • Assist in the procurement of new work, including the development of client relations.

Skills:

  • Excellent work ethic and attitude.
  • Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
  • Ability to lead a team as well as work as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Autocad, Revit and MS Office required.
  • You are familiar with the codes, standards and design guidelines required.
  • You have experience with complex institutional projects required.

Qualifications:

  • You have a minimum of 10 years’ design experience as a registered engineer.
  • You have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • You possess a Professional Engineer license, PE required.
  • You have LEED experience; certification is a plus.
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) status is a plus.
  • Work Authorization/Security Clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements
  • Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance
  • Location : Baltimore, MD - Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)
  • Compensation: $155-170K
    Travel: 10% - 20% (locally and to other states such as Tennessee, West-Virginia, Pennsylvania, Oregon)
About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement: Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Job ID: 487302074
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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