Electrical Engineer - PE
- Knoxville, TN, United States
$100,000 to $120,000 USD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
• Join a stable, employee-owned engineering firm with 30+ years of success
• Work on real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
• High-impact role with ownership upside through an ESOP
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career security
• Relocation assistance available for qualified engineers
Location: On-site position based in Knoxville, Tennessee, working closely with in-house multidisciplinary design teams. Relocation support is available.
Note: This role requires an active U.S. state Electrical Engineering PE license, the ability to sign and seal electrical drawings, and an active NCEES Record (ready for multi-state reciprocity).
About Our Client
Our client is a full-service, employee-owned engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design services. With decades of experience across the Southeastern U.S., theyre known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery, and a collaborative team culture.
Job Description
• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and life safety
• Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams
• Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and power factor correction
• Design generator, emergency power, and UPS systems
• Support projects tied to power distribution systems, commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable)
• Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable standards
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams
• Manage and mentor electrical design staff
• Produce specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit
• Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and deliverables as required
Qualifications
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board) - required
• Active NCEES Record - required (education, exams, and experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity)
• Must have passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work)
• Ability to sign and seal electrical drawings - required
• 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team environment
Not Qualified For This Role
• EIT only
• Working toward PE
• Expired or inactive PE license
• Unable to sign/seal drawings
• No active NCEES Record
Why Youll Love Working Here
• Employee-owned ESOP company with a true ownership mindset
• Supportive, team-oriented engineering culture
• Long-term stability without big-corporate bureaucracy
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful projects with tangible client impact
JPC-580
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
More about this job
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Design electrical systems
- Design buildings
- Regulatory compliance
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- P.Eng.
- Electrical safety regulations
- EIT