Senior Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer / Subject Matter Expert to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical engineering projects. This role combines hands-on technical design with project leadership, requiring close collaboration with clients, design professionals, and engineering teams to develop high-quality construction documents and engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving project success while mentoring and directing design team members.

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We seek people who recognize the importance of what they do and let that guide their actions, making decisions that support the common good.

Responsibilities

• Support other engineers or project managers as needed.
• Research applicable industry standards, prepare and critique engineering studies, analysis of systems, preliminary and detailed engineering designs.
• Develop and review engineering specifications and project cost estimates.
• Direct and review work of project design team, check progress of work, and alert managers to change of scope and additional services.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion.
• Direct contributing engineers and CAD designers for the preparation of construction drawings.
• Interpret applicable codes and work independently with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to codes is required.
• Coordinate project design with other engineering disciplines.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Power Systems, Building Services Systems, Process Equipment, and other SHE Critical items.
• Design, review, and approve Electrical Construction Drawing sets including single lines, grounding plans, lightning protection, lighting plans, power plans, fire alarm, communication, and security infrastructure plans.
• Use generator sizing software and interact with customers to gather critical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer licensure is a plus.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of electrical design experience creating and reviewing electrical drawing packages for a wide range of projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting projects within the Pharma/Biotech/Life Science industry. Experience with laboratories, datacenters, or hospitals may also be considered.
• Working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70).
• In-depth knowledge of LEED, ASHRAE, IECC, and IGCC energy codes.
• Knowledge of IES recommendations.
• Experience supporting mission critical and/or secure facilities design projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of SKM, Easypower, or ETAP is preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit (ability to open drawings, navigate, edit text, and print).
• Masterspec.

Pay

$135,000–175,000 annually (depending on experience). Eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable).
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Company funded life and long-term disability insurances.
• Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.