Salas O’Brien, Inc.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Located in Portland, ME or Bloomfield, CT
Job Summary
These offices focus primarily on building related projects, including academic buildings, life sciences, and healthcare facilities. Engineers use REVIT to design electrical systems, lighting layouts, and power systems for commercial spaces.
Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of facilities
Ability to perform advanced electrical engineering calculations.
Proficiency in REVIT is highly preferred
Experience in layout and design of electrical distribution systems.
Experience editing specifications for full electrical system design requirements.
Experience with lighting design and lighting controls
Experience designing systems in accordance with the NEC and IECC
Experience designing projects from conceptual design to completion
Understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing Systems design is a plus
Experience in SKM or ETAP programs is a plus
Skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
Self‑starter that requires little direction on a project
Microsoft Office software proficiency
Locations Portland, ME/Bloomfield, CT (Hybrid for either of these locations)
Travel 10%
The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits 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
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
About Us 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.
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.
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, color, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of facilities
Ability to perform advanced electrical engineering calculations.
Proficiency in REVIT is highly preferred
Experience in layout and design of electrical distribution systems.
Experience editing specifications for full electrical system design requirements.
Experience with lighting design and lighting controls
Experience designing systems in accordance with the NEC and IECC
Experience designing projects from conceptual design to completion
Understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing Systems design is a plus
Experience in SKM or ETAP programs is a plus
Skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership ability and entrepreneurial spirit
Self‑starter that requires little direction on a project
Microsoft Office software proficiency
Locations Portland, ME/Bloomfield, CT (Hybrid for either of these locations)
Travel 10%
The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits 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
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
About Us 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.
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.
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, color, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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