Electrical Engineer Charlottesville, VA | Full-Time | HybridPE-track candidates with 4+ years of experience encouraged to apply! About SETTYSETTY is a dynamic, 240-person MEP engineering firm recognized 15× on the Top 100 MEP Giants list. With 12 offices and a culture built on mentorship, technical rigor, and a genuine investment in sustainability as we are actively developing the next generation of building performance engineering. If you want to do more than create documents if you want to help shape how buildings are designed, built, and operated- this is where you belong.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our global team. You will perform electrical design across a diverse portfolio of projects, regionally and nationally, including laboratories, hospitals, commercial buildings, stadium venues, institutional & educational facilities and campuses, and transportation infrastructure, all while collaborating with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. This is a hybrid position based out of our Mid-Atlantic Office in Charlottesville, VA. Why hybrid? We value the energy, collaboration, and learning opportunities that come from working together in person, and we also recognize the ability to get things done remotely. We want the best from both.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate in multi discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners. Assist with electrical system design from the conceptual phase through construction documents, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems, under senior engineer supervision. Support engineering calculations for equipment sizing, load calculations, and system selection. Assist in developing electrical specifications and design narratives aligned with project requirements and applicable codes. Support coordination of electrical designs with architectural and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration. Survey and evaluate existing conditions for renovation and adaptive reuse projects. Ensure all designs comply with applicable local, state, and national codes and standards. Perform construction administration, including conducting field inspections, preparing inspection reports, reviewing submittals, and responding to RFIs Incorporate sustainable design methods independent of benchmarking standards incorporated, e.g., LEED, Well Building, NZEB (Net Zero Energy Building), Living Building Challenge (ILFI), etc.
Qualifications:
Interest in engineering the built environment Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals 0–3 years of experience in the facilities design industry Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD USGBC LEED AP a plus. Required Excellent verbal & written communication skills for team-based work Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges Basic understanding of power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage system design Preferred
- We will consider a PE-track candidate with 4+ years of directly relevant experience who demonstrates the technical depth, drive, and trajectory to grow!
- Experience incorporating sustainable design methodologies. Why SETTY
- 15× recognized on the Engineering News-Record Top 100 MEP Giants list.
- 240+ professionals across 12 offices- a proven firm with a genuine growth mindset.
- Unwavering commitment to innovation, sustainability and high-performance building design, commissioning and operations.
- Real project variety- education, aviation, lab science, stadiums/venues, campus utilities and more!
- A collaborative culture that’s seriously committed to mentoring the next generation of MEP Leaders!
