Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Electrical & Multi-Market experience (Melbourne or Orlando, Florida)

Department: Electrical Engineering

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in-office required

Role Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Location: Melbourne or Orlando, Florida

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established architectural engineering consulting firm that provides technical leadership and innovative design solutions across a diverse range of industries. With a history of success in multi-market projects, including higher education, airports, municipal buildings, and sports complexes, they operate with a commitment to "Extreme Service" and quality. The firm fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work and act as role models within the engineering community.

Job Description

The Project Engineer (Electrical & Multi-Market) is responsible for the complete management of assigned projects, including planning, design, production, quality control, and financial oversight. This role serves as a technical leader and mentor, coordinating team activities to ensure production meets schedules while maintaining profitability and client satisfaction. You will represent the firm to clients, exercising independent control over project design and production tasks while supervising the methods used by personnel assigned to your projects.

This position is a key leadership role created to replace a retiring team member, offering the opportunity to manage highly complex projects that require non-routine solutions. The ideal candidate is a passionate engineer who enjoys developing positive client relationships and fostering a cooperative atmosphere both internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive proposals including scope, design approach, schedule, and fees.
• Lead the electrical design process and coordinate efforts with architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines.
• Oversee project financial management, including billing, revenue forecasting, and monitoring profitability.
• Manage the production of design utilizing Revit and lead responsibility for the electrical model’s accuracy.
• Conduct and document full project QA/QC processes to ensure total quality of all engineering efforts.
• Perform construction administration tasks, including RFI responses, shop drawing submittals, and site observations.
• Mentor junior staff in design techniques and project management protocols.
• Participate in marketing efforts by maintaining client relationships and providing technical input for new pursuits.

Required Experience/Skills

• 10+ years of experience in an architectural engineering consulting environment.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) status is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing moderate to complex projects and functioning as primary client contact.
• Deep technical expertise in electrical discipline, including building codes and sustainable design practices.
• Strong soft skills in analytical thinking, decisiveness, and oral communication.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required by project needs.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with lighting photometric software (AGI or similar) and electrical system modeling software (SKM).
• Active participation in professional organizations and a commitment to continuing education.
• Experience in a wide variety of markets such as theme parks, resorts, or airports.
• Familiarity with BST software for project accounting.

Education

• ABET Accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural Engineering.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Competitive annual salary based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days in-office).
• Reimbursement for travel-related expenses.
• Professional development through internal lunch-and-learns and web-based training.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options.

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*Connect with your Catapult Recruiter: Kailyn Hartley, directly at kailyn.hartley@catapultsg.com *

*NOT AVAILABLE FOR C2C CONTRACTING*

Project Management | Electrical Engineering | Professional Engineer | Revit | MEP Consulting