Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Engineering Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has: 

• Proven experience thriving within collaborative team dynamics
• Strong problem solving skills, including ability to identify key issues
• Ability to think strategically, creatively and independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills

Desired Qualifications: 

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of electrical design experience, specifically Healthcare.
• P.E. license
• Working knowledge of REVIT, ETAP, and VISUAL lighting software is required.
• Knowledge of power transformers, generators, coordination studies, arc flash, and FGI Guidelines.
• Strong working knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and building codes.
• Strong client skills is a must; position will have direct client contact.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Team.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Have the ability to determine scope, budget, and schedule for each task. Performs design and/or assigns task to team members, and monitor status of completion.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate electrical engineering work. Prepare engineering reports, plans and specifications for a variety of projects. Design and produce engineering drawings using REVIT, ETAP and VISUAL lighting software. Check and revise engineering drawings.
• Prepare and review plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates. Participate in contract bidding and administration.
• Lead and review the design and ongoing progress of a project. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project.
• Collaborate in solving a variety of complex engineering problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Research codes and apply knowledge of code requirements and standards to designs.
• Produce contract documents including drawings, specifications, review designs, proposals, shop drawings and contractor comments for electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria.
• Travel to job sites for construction administration meetings, construction progress inspections, and meetings with AHJ’s.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.