Project Electrical Design Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Electrical Design Engineer based in the United States.

This is a ground-floor opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to take ownership of building electrical design projects across New England. You’ll work directly with a Founder and Principal Engineer in a small, fast-moving environment with minimal management layers. The role covers renovation and new-construction projects across multifamily, commercial, and historic adaptive-reuse properties. You’ll lead designs spanning power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm, emergency power, and low-voltage systems. The position offers significant autonomy, direct client and project exposure, and the opportunity to influence how a growing engineering practice operates. It is fully remote and open to candidates nationwide, with a preference for Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

• Lead electrical design for building renovation and new-construction projects, from initial concepts through detailed engineering and construction documentation.
• Design and coordinate power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm and life-safety systems, emergency and backup power, and low-voltage systems.
• Perform load calculations, service sizing, panel schedules, and code-compliance reviews in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare clear construction documents, specifications, and technical deliverables while maintaining high standards for accuracy and constructability.
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and coordinate technical decisions with architects, contractors, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Manage remote and contract drafting or modeling resources to support project delivery without relying on a large internal CAD team.
• Take ownership of projects, proactively identify needs and risks, close open items, and continuously improve project standards, checklists, and workflows.

Requirements:

• 5–7+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a strong focus on building or AEC electrical design.
• Professional Engineer licensure is not required, but candidates should be willing to pursue licensure with company support.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes, and life-safety requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical load calculations, service sizing, panel schedules, construction documents, specifications, and code reviews.
• Ability to carry a basic design through detailed engineering with minimal oversight and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience coordinating or managing remote drafting and modeling resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions clearly to non-engineers.
• Highly organized, self-directed, proactive, and comfortable working in a remote, fast-moving, founder-led environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, follow-through, and continuous improvement.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Benefits:

• Base salary of $120,000, with first-year total compensation of up to $150,000+.
• Profit-sharing of 1–9% of base salary annually.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• 100% remote work, open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with a preference for Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
• Unlimited, fully flexible paid time off.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2,000 home office stipend, with unused funds rolling over to health and fitness expenses.
• Health and fitness stipend at the company's discretion.
• Full reimbursement for PE licensure and continuing education.
• Mileage reimbursement for site visits and business travel at the standard IRS rate.
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and help shape a growing engineering firm from an early stage.
• Health insurance is not currently offered, but is planned as the firm grows.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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