Sr. Electrical Engineer - Building Systems

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Building Systems to join our team. In this role, you will assume multi-project responsibilities for Power, Lighting and Fire Alarm design. It is client-facing, entrepreneurial and reports to a Senior Engineering Manager or Principal, who will also provide mentoring and training opportunities to help you grow.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare accurate power, lighting and fire alarm construction drawings, including specifications.

• Perform construction administration, including submittal reviews and project revisions during construction.

• Prepare preliminary schematics through final designs for projects, including calculations, equipment selection, and layouts.

• Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application.

• Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors, leading projects to successful completion

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination of the production staff.

• Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules while pursuing quality results.

• Perform quality control reviews of electrical work done by others.

• Assist in business development activities, including writing fee proposals and conducting project scoping walks with potential clients.

• Other duties, as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

• 5-8+ years of professional experience in power and lighting design for buildings.

• A Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.

• Prior management or mentoring of staff required.

• Design experience relative to medium/large commercial and institutional facilities

• Strong familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or similar

• Strong and communicative team player in a multi-disciplinary environment, able to fully lead projects from start to finish.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously.

• Ability to travel.

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.