Electrical Engineer – Consulting Engineering
Legence
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- Pay
- $115K to $150K
- a year
- Location
- Renton, WA
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 4
- 13 days ago
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About the company
Legence
Construction · 5,001 to 10,000 employees
What you'll do
- Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency and standby power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm, and low‑voltage systems (IT, security, access control, life safety).
- Prepare, review, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
- Apply sound engineering principles, standard methodologies, and industry best practices to solve complex design challenges.
- Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams through clear verbal and written communication.
- Design and specify system components to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
- Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with contract documents.
- Lead small to medium-sized projects from concept through construction.
- Perform complex power system studies (Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash).
- Prepare construction estimates, specifications, and technical narratives.
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.
- Participate in client engagement and business development activities.
What you need
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field; previous MEP consulting engineering experience; relevant project design experience; and proficiency with AutoCAD.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
AutoCADRevitNational Electrical Code (NEC)FE/EIT registrationPE licensureHealthcare codes (HCAI/OSHPD)LEED Accreditation
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Electrical Engineer – Consulting Engineering
Multiple Locations Available Nationwide | Hybrid Work Options
Legence is seeking Electrical Engineers with consulting engineering experience to join our growing teams across our portfolio of operating companies nationwide, including P2S and CMTA. This role may be filled at the Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer level, depending on candidate experience, qualifications, and business needs. Final title and compensation will be aligned accordingly.
This position supports the design of high-performance electrical systems for a variety of project types, including commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities. Ideal candidates are collaborative, technically strong, and passionate about creating safe, efficient, and sustainable building systems.
Key Responsibilities
General Engineering Responsibilities
Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency and standby power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm, and low‑voltage systems (IT, security, access control, life safety).
Prepare, review, and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Apply sound engineering principles, standard methodologies, and industry best practices to solve complex design challenges.
Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams through clear verbal and written communication.
Design and specify system components to meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with contract documents.
Pre‑Design & Design Support (Project‑Scale Dependent)
Review existing as‑built documentation and perform field investigations.
Prepare feasibility studies, schematic designs, and early-stage engineering concepts.
Develop single-line diagrams, load calculations, and system layouts.
Perform energy and power system calculations, modeling, and analysis (as applicable).
Support coordination of design schedules and multidisciplinary deliverables.
Advanced / Senior-Level Responsibilities (Experience Dependent)
Lead small to medium-sized projects from concept through construction.
Perform complex power system studies (Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash).
Prepare construction estimates, specifications, and technical narratives.
Mentor junior engineers and support technical development within the team.
Participate in client engagement and business development activities.
Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
Previous experience
in MEP consulting engineering (additional experience required for senior-level roles).
Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, or healthcare projects.
Proficiency with
AutoCAD
required;
Revit experience preferred
.
Familiarity with the
National Electrical Code (NEC)
and applicable building codes.
FE/EIT registration preferred;
PE licensure or ability to obtain PE
is a plus.
Experience with healthcare codes (HCAI/OSHPD) and Net Zero / sustainable design is a plus.
LEED Accreditation is a plus.
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Base Pay Range: $115,000-$150,000
Actual pay depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location