Mid-Level Electrical Engineer
Farmington, CT · Hybrid or remote for the right candidate · 5+ years
$110,000–$120,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus and overtime pay
Design low- and medium-voltage electrical systems for mission critical facilities, working under a senior engineer and often as the primary contact with clients. A core part of the role is performing short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard studies in SKM PowerTools. The position offers a clear path for growth: mentorship from senior engineers, increasing project and client responsibility, and support toward PE licensure.
Full job description
Responsibilities
- Electrical design of low- and medium-voltage systems, executing projects with minimal oversight
- Perform short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash studies in SKM PowerTools: build system models, evaluate results, recommend protective device settings, and prepare study reports and arc flash labels
- Select and specify electrical distribution equipment: switchgear, transformers, panelboards, generators and UPS
- Perform standard electrical calculations
- Produce your own drawings and design documents in AutoCAD and Revit, following company standards
- Prepare technical reports and present study findings to clients
- Travel to project sites by car, plane or train as required
- Work with and accept direction from senior engineers; manage multiple projects at once and meet deliverable deadlines
Accountabilities
- Accuracy and completeness of assigned work
- Minimal day-to-day supervision, with senior engineer review of final deliverables
- Independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in electrical design and AutoCAD/Revit
- Demonstrated experience performing short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies in SKM PowerTools
- Working knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584 and applicable building codes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Valid driver's license
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
A plus
- Professional Engineer license
- Familiarity with data center and mission critical design principles
- Familiarity with lighting and fire alarm systems