Senior Electrical Engineer

Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward‑thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries of commercial real‑estate design. With offices across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, the firm provides architecture, interior design, civil, structural, and MEP engineering services to a wide range of sectors, including office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality, and public/institutional projects. Ware Malcomb is ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants.

About the role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive building engineering solutions to diverse clients. You will lead, coordinate, and provide functional leadership for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of complex projects, covering electrical systems, emergency power systems, lighting design and controls, UPS/clean power supplies, power system studies, arc flash studies, telecommunications, fire alarms, security and access control, and lightning protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as Engineer of Record (EOR) and guide team members on specific phases such as technical studies, analysis, design, and preparation of drawings and specifications.
• Lead coordination process between trades and coordinate directly with designers, owners, and contractors.
• Perform or plan engineering programs to achieve project requirements and organize project teams as necessary.
• Control expenditures within project budget limits (fees and expenses).
• Review calculation outputs from software to verify accuracy.
• Mentor team members on engineering principles and their application.
• Coordinate activities to complete technical documents (drawings and specifications), resolve design and technical problems, and evaluate/approve design changes and document releases.
• Lead or participate in field work (verification, assessments, CA punchlists, troubleshooting) for highly technical projects and clients.
• Assist in maintaining an environment for individual achievement and growth of team members.
• Assist with preparation, maintenance, and development of Engineering Standards and review drawings to improve quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four‑year college or university (ABET accredited).
• 15+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration (required).
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for conveying complex ideas, motivating teams, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Advanced financial knowledge to perform complex calculations and deliver thorough financial analysis supporting project and business decisions.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities with capacity to interpret complex information and evaluate multiple solutions in dynamic situations.
• Full‑time, long‑term availability.

Ware Malcomb may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are made by humans.