Electrical Engineer - PE
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
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Join a stable, employee-owned engineering firm with 30+ years of success
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Work on real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
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High-impact role with ownership upside through an ESOP
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Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career security
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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., they’re known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery, and a collaborative team culture.
Job Description
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Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and life safety
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Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams
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Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and power factor correction
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Design generator, emergency power, and UPS systems
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Support projects tied to power distribution systems, commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable)
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Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable standards
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Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams
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Manage and mentor electrical design staff
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Produce specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit
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Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and deliverables as required
Qualifications
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Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board) — required
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Active NCEES Record — required (education, exams, and experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity)
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Must have passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work)
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Ability to sign and seal electrical drawings — required
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4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
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Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards
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Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
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Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems
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Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team environment
Not Qualified For This Role
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EIT only
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“Working toward PE”
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Expired or inactive PE license
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Unable to sign/seal drawings
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No active NCEES Record
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Employee-owned ESOP company with a true ownership mindset
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Supportive, team-oriented engineering culture
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Long-term stability without big-corporate bureaucracy
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Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
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Meaningful projects with tangible client impact
JPC-580
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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Dental insurance
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Paid time off
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance