Senior Electrical Engineer IV

Posting date: 9/4/26 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of Department of Defense, federal government, and private sector clients. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to work out of the Charlotte, NC office. Position Summary This position requires a qualified professional engineer to independently design and perform QC of designs for a variety of electrical and communications projects primarily for military/commercial/industrial new and retrofit for building and infrastructure construction. Leveraging your extensive experience and technical expertise, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that integrate seamlessly with architectural designs. Position includes responsibility for design requirements; preparation of design plans, project specifications and cost estimates; inspection of construction projects; quality review of subcontractor designs and close interaction with a multidisciplinary staff of engineers. Experience applying the required skills to projects for Department of Defense facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military is regarded as a plus. Position includes ability to delegate, plan and execute, while managing scopes, schedules, and budgets. Must have the ability to confidently take project from beginning to end. Position must also mentor and train junior-level employees. Responsibilities/Duties Prepares designs for electrical and communications projectsEvaluates, selects and applies engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making substantial engineering adaptations and modifications to assigned projectsPlans, designs and oversees projects for substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for real property facilities encompassing highly specialized or unique requirementsConducts site visits to document conditionsLeads the preparation of written reportsPerform QC of designs for electrical and communications projectsServes as a technical consultant concerning facilities planning, design, construction and/or maintenance for different categories of facilities; determines resources and performs long-range planningDelegates tasks and plans; executes and manages scopes, schedules and budgetsServes as responsible charge of projects (DOR)Reviews consultant-prepared design drawings, indicates basic design corrections, prepares technical specifications, and reviews engineering plans for compliance with numerous regulatory actsPrepares specifications for construction cost estimatesEvaluates contract bids, makes recommendations to higher-level engineers regarding feasibility studies and assists in the management of large-scale construction projectsPrepares project budgets and schedules for proposal effortsUses construction inspection report data to prepare payment estimates as a recommendation for payment of contractorsMentors junior-level staff Qualifications BS in Electrical EngineeringCurrent professional engineering license and ability to be licensed by comity in other statesRCDD preferredMinimum 20 years of electrical and communication design experienceLEED AP certification preferredExtensive working knowledge of applicable design and building codesExperience administering and managing construction contractsComputer proficiency in Excel, Word, CAD, and discipline specific softwareAbility to have strong rapport with clientsAdvanced written and oral communication skills ZAPATA offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation. All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen. ZAPATA participates in E-Verify. EOE AA Disabled/Veterans VEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals. Drug-Free Workplace