# Senior Electrical Engineer (Florida PE) - High-Rise MEP Design

> AlphaX · Fort Lauderdale, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A respected MEP engineering consultancy in South Florida is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer holding an active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead electrical design for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in an MEP consulting firm or comparable design environment and can independently own engineering deliverables, coordinate across disciplines, and provide technical leadership from design through construction.

**Please Note:** Substantial commercial or high-rise electrical building design experience is mandatory. General electrical engineering experience without a relevant building design background will not qualify.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead electrical system design for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial projects.
-   Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings, construction documents, calculations, specifications, and design submissions.
-   Develop and coordinate electrical designs in Revit and AutoCAD.
-   Perform and review load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, power distribution layouts, lighting design, and building electrical systems.
-   Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges, design conflicts, and coordination issues.
-   Coordinate electrical design with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other disciplines.
-   Ensure designs comply with applicable building and electrical codes, engineering standards, project specifications, and constructability requirements.
-   Work with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve technical concerns.
-   Review RFIs, update drawings, and address design changes and technical questions during construction.
-   Apply professional engineering judgment and Florida PE expertise to uphold design quality, code compliance, and technical integrity.
-   Mentor junior engineers and designers, review their work, and support their professional growth.

## Requirements

-   8+ years of electrical engineering experience within an MEP consulting firm or comparable MEP design environment.
-   **Required:** active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
-   Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial developments.
-   Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD.
-   Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, power distribution, lighting design, applicable codes, and engineering standards.
-   Experience with high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, or similarly complex structures.
-   Ability to independently manage design deliverables, review technical work, and maintain engineering quality.
-   Strong technical judgment, interdisciplinary coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Current or previous experience with an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

## Benefits

-   Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
-   Health insurance options.
-   Retirement plan options.
-   Paid time off.
-   Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.

## Apply

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