Senior Electrical Lead Engineer in Seattle, WA

Position Summary

The Senior Electrical Lead Engineer will lead the electrical discipline within the office and region, guiding technical excellence, mentoring, and project execution. They will also contribute to regional leadership, refining technical standards, and supporting professional development.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide strategic leadership for the electrical discipline within the office and region.
• Mentor and develop department staff, fostering career growth through structured development plans.
• Be a local supervisor to staff.
• Ensure adherence to firm QA/QC protocols and maintain technical excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
• Oversee, plan, and design electrical systems for various types of projects including healthcare, education, laboratories, institutional high-rise, and commercial buildings.
• Act as the Engineer of Record, leading technical communication with clients.
• Play an integral role in regional leadership, contributing to strategic initiatives and organizing discipline meetings.
• Work with internal and external team members including architects, consultants, code officials, and contractors.
• Manage regional staff workload effectively, leveraging local leadership.
• Oversee recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring a strong engineering team.
• Support and refine Glumac’s technical standards, implementing best practices in the local office.
• Provide feedback on technical standards implementation and suggest improvements.
• Track training opportunities and recommend professional development initiatives.
• Serve as a technical advisor for any claims or challenges requiring engineering expertise in the region.
• Lead and effectively manage a group of electrical engineers within the office.
• Assist in marketing and development of new and existing clientele.
• Ability to write proposals for new projects.
• Participate in activities and organizations related to the industry, develop peer relationships, technical growth, and business contacts.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an MEP Engineer in infrastructure and/or building systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Working experience with building and electrical codes.
• Experience managing staff as a direct supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit experience.
• Strong background in sustainable design is highly desirable.
• LEED AP BD+C accreditation.
• WELL certification.

Work Environment and Location

This position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring two in-office days per week in our Seattle, Washington office. Candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (depending on experience)

About Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company

Glumac is committed to a collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. The company offers comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility, and learning and development opportunities for professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing consulting and engineering services globally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Tetra Tech is proud to offer a diverse workforce and supports the clean energy transition.