Client:

A client in the MEP engineering consulting industry

Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL Work mode: On-site Work authorization:

US Citizen/Permanent Resident Relocation:

Not available

Openings:

1

Role Overview:

The client is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to serve as a Senior Electrical Engineer and Engineer of Record for our South Florida projects. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a mix of advanced technical design, project management, and official sealing/signing of construction documents. You will be responsible for ensuring the electrical integrity of large-scale commercial, residential, and institutional developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineer of Record:

Take ultimate responsibility for electrical system designs, providing signed and sealed drawings for permitting and construction in the State of Florida.

Lead Design:

Oversee the design of complex power distribution, backup generation (NEC 700/701), lighting control systems, and fire alarm integration.

Technical Analysis:

Conduct and review high-level engineering studies, including Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies (using SKM or ETAP).

Project Oversight:

Lead projects from initial client briefing through final commissioning, ensuring budgets, codes, and deadlines are met.

Quality Control:

Perform rigorous peer reviews of MEP sets to ensure interdisciplinary coordination and zero-conflict designs.

Client Liaison:

Act as the primary technical point of contact for architects, developers, and municipal building officials.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE).

Licensure:

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Florida is mandatory.

Experience:

8â€"12+ years in MEP consulting with a focus on building systems.

Software Proficient:

Advanced expertise in Revit MEP and AutoCAD; proficiency in electrical modeling software (SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower).

Code Mastery:

Expert-level knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Florida Building Code, and NFPA standards. Preferred Skills Experience with High-Rise Residential or Healthcare (AHCA) projects in Florida. LEED AP or RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification. Strong leadership background with experience mentoring EITs and junior designers.