Sr. Electrical Engineer, Principal PE
hotfoot recruitersPhoenix, AZ
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Principal PE
Engineering ServicesOther Building Equipment ContractorsElectrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
HotFoot Recruiters is hiring a Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE for a well-established MEP consulting engineering firm in Phoenix, AZ. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Electrical PE who wants more than a standard design role. The position offers the chance to lead complex electrical engineering projects, mentor technical teams, manage client relationships, and grow toward a Principal-level leadership path with potential future ownership opportunity based on performance and demonstrated impact.
Title: Sr. Electrical Engineer / Principal PE
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; Friday half day
Pay:
$165K+ DOEResponsibilitiesLead electrical design and coordination for complex commercial, institutional, healthcare, government, education, aviation, and advanced technology projects Serve as the technical lead for electrical systems, code compliance, documentation, and QA/QCDevelop and review basis-of-design narratives, engineering calculations, specifications, and construction documents Oversee design of power distribution, lighting/controls, fire alarm, emergency power, HVAC coordination, and specialty systems Act as a client-facing technical contact throughout design and construction phases Mentor engineers, designers, modelers, and EITsSupport project scopes, proposals, pursuit strategy, and client relationship development Review RFIs, submittals, field issues, and construction administration items Help improve internal standards, workflows, and technical best practices
Qualifications:
- Active Arizona PE license required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 15+ years of electrical engineering design experience, preferably in MEP consulting / building systems
- Strong experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Technical expertise in:
- Power distribution
- Lighting and lighting controls
- Fire alarm systems
- Emergency power systemsHVAC equipment coordination
- Specialty equipment integration
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IECC, IBC, LEED, and applicable building codes
- Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, COMcheck, Excel, Word, OneNote, and related tools
- Strong client communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
- High ownership mindset with ability to lead projects with minimal oversight
- Benefits & Growth Opportunity
- Competitive compensation package
- Employer-funded profit-sharing plan 401(k) with safe-harbor contributions
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Strong long-term growth opportunity
- Potential path toward Principal-level leadership and future ownership for top-performing candidates
- High-impact role with technical authority over electrical design, QA/QC, and client deliverables
- Direct influence on project strategy, team development, and long-term engineering standards
- Stable, long-established MEP firm with diverse project sectors and repeat client relationships
- Strong career path for someone ready to move from senior engineering into firm-level leadership
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$165 K
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation
Electrical Engineers
Industry
Engineering Services
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