Electrical Engineer - PE

Knoxville, Tennessee
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$100000 - $120000 / yr

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., they’re 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 You’ll 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

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