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Salas O'Brien

Electrical Engineer

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Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior level
Provides electrical engineering services for construction projects, leading design efforts, preparing drawings and specifications, coordinating with architects and owners, evaluating designs, and ensuring compliance with electrical, building, NFPA, and energy codes. Responsibilities include managing schedules, supporting multiple projects, conducting design reviews, and performing electrical design involving power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, grounding, and arc-flash studies. National and international project travel may be required.
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Electrical Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer will provide comprehensive electrical engineering services to support the design and delivery of construction projects for a diverse range of clients. This role involves leading design efforts, preparing detailed construction documents, and coordinating closely with architects, owners, and other project stakeholders to ensure high-quality and efficient electrical systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the design effort on large and small projects.
  • Handle design schedules and work with team members.
  • Interact and work directly with Architects and Owners.
  • Conduct preliminary evaluations.
  • Prepare various reports and meeting minutes.
  • Produce design documents (drawings and specifications).
  • Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally.
  • Design review to assure adherence to applicable codes, company standards and project requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering with PE Registration.
  • Minimum 5 years’ of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies
  • Extensive knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
  • Strong knowledge of Building Codes, Applicable NFPA Codes and Energy Codes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software.
  •  Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license.

Locations:

Charlotte, NC 
Raleigh, NC
Greenville, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC 
Columbia, SC  

Compensation & Benefits:

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Minimum 5 years’ of experience in Electrical Design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, grounding, coordination/arc flash studies Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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