Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Washington (DC)

Design the Future.

Lead with Impact. Join a consulting engineering firm where innovation, collaboration, and professional growth are at the heart of everything they do.

This is more than a place to work - it’s a place to build a career alongside some of the most respected Electrical Design Engineers professionals in the industry. 
With a clear and personalised Pathway to Leadership Programme , every employee has access to a structured development plan designed to help them achieve their career ambitions.

Whether your goal is technical excellence, project leadership, or business management, you'll have the support and opportunities to get there.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer Job Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to take a lead role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects.
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership across multiple projects while supporting clients, mentoring engineers, and driving successful project outcomes.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Job  Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of complex MEP projects
• Work across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, biotechnology, transportation, and mission-critical facilities
• Develop innovative and efficient electrical engineering solutions
• Act as a key client contact, providing technical guidance and building strong relationships
• Mentor and support junior engineers and design staff
• Collaborate with project managers and senior MEP leadership teams to ensure successful project execution
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices 

About You Senior Electrical Design Engineer Job Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years' experience in MEP consulting or electrical building services design
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and coordinating project delivery
• Strong project management experience within the MEP environment
• Healthcare design experience, including HCAI compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Strong understanding of electrical systems design and building codes

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) licence or equivalent
• PMP certification
• LEED accreditation
• Experience using Revit and CAD software

Benefits & Rewards Comprehensive Benefits Package

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Additional employee wellness programmes

Generous Time Off

• Competitive PTO allowance
• Paid public holidays
• Company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Purpose-Driven Culture

• Paid volunteer days
• Strong commitment to social responsibility and equity initiatives

Exceptional Career Development

• Mentorship from recognised industry leaders
• Structured leadership development programmes
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities
• Clear progression pathways to senior and leadership positions

Why You'll Love Working Here Employees enjoy a culture built around trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement, including:

• A genuinely supportive and enjoyable working environment
• Healthy work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex projects
• Strong teamwork and knowledge-sharing culture
• The opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the globe

As the business continues to grow, its success is driven by talented people who are passionate about delivering exceptional engineering solutions.

Values are embedded in everything they do:

• Conscientious – We take ownership and deliver with integrity.
• Empowered – We trust our people to make an impact.
• Respectful – We foster collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism.
• Resilient – We adapt, overcome challenges, and keep moving forward.
• Transformative – We embrace innovation and drive meaningful change.

If you're looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer opportunity to lead impactful projects, work alongside world-class engineers, and accelerate your career within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

About Energi People  
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised.

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