Senior Electrical Engineer [Hybrid]

About the Role

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. You’ll design high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design, including groundbreaking research labs, innovative learning environments, and facilities for top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. With over 100 years in business, you’ll have ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of experts.

The Senior Electrical Engineer oversees the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical systems for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. This role provides advanced technical leadership, mentors engineering staff, and serves as a senior technical resource within their discipline. The Senior Engineer leads discipline work on medium to large projects and may serve as a project manager on some projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline design for medium and large projects, with limited Revit use.
• Delegate moderate to complex tasks and provide technical oversight.
• Review and approve complex designs, calculations, and simulations.
• Review high-level product submittals and shop drawings.
• Provide detailed responses to complex RFIs.
• Conduct targeted site visits to resolve critical field issues.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings as a senior technical advisor.
• Ensure project delivery meets schedule, quality, and budget targets.
• Develop project workplans and adjust as needed for scope changes.
• Mentor engineers at all levels on technical best practices.
• Provide team leadership support.
• Act as a technical advisor and mentor to all electrical engineers assigned to the team.
• Seal and sign project documents where licensed (if applicable).
• Responsible for training, education, and quality oversight of discipline deliverables.

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE licensure required.

Experience

• 9+ years of progressive experience in the AEC industry, preferably with a healthcare focus.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in multiple engineering software platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in staff development, training, and mentorship.

Communication & Business Skills

• Excellent client-facing and presentation skills.
• Skilled in technical writing and proposal contributions.

Work Environment

Hybrid, primarily office-based with periodic site visits for field troubleshooting. Adherence to safety protocols is required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods and use office equipment.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.
• Site visits may require climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and exposure to outdoor conditions.

About Newcomb & Boyd

Newcomb & Boyd integrates services including MEP, commissioning, intelligent building systems, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio spans aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, healthcare, academic, science & technology, and sports sectors.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee and family social events.
• Health and fitness programs.