Electrical Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA
Electrical Engineer jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in Kendall Square, the Seaport District, and the Route 128 corridor, across defense, biotech, and clean energy sectors. Employers hiring right now include Syska Hennessy, Affiliated Engineers, and HDR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:
- Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
- Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
- Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for BESS projects.
- Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
- Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
- Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
- Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
- Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
- Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
- Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
- Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
- Understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems, and relay coordination
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
- Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
- Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
- Self-motivated and Team player.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
- Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Preference is given to candidates local to New England area
#LI-JC7
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-New Hampshire-BedfordOther Locations
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-ProvidenceIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 17, 2026
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Systems we'll count on you to:
- Support grid scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects developing conceptual layouts and one-line diagrams and supporting the detailed design through the completion of Issue for Construction design packages.
- Evaluate and analyze energy storage technologies, products, and vendors and support clients with technology and vendor selection and implementation. Support microgrid and distributed energy resources projects by developing detailed electrical engineering designs.
- Develop and review engineering design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents at various design milestones for BESS projects.
- Support developers, utilities, and other clients with identifying, defining, and implementing use-cases for battery energy storage systems in both centralized and distributed locations.
- Develop written technical reports that effectively convey battery energy storage concepts, use-cases, and feasibility study results to various types of audiences.
- Coordinate closely with civil, structural, fire & life safety (F&LS), high-voltage electrical, SCADA/telecommunications, water, and geotechnical engineers to develop complete Issue for Construction design packages for BESS projects.
- Participate in design reviews with various stakeholders including governing and permitting agencies.
- Support development of and updates to internal design guidelines, catalogs, and templates for power generation projects.
- Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other electrical engineers, electrical designers, or technicians.
- Provide construction phase technical support including bid addenda, submittal reviews, Requests for Information (RFI), Construction Progress Reports (CPR) and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents, as needed.
- Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
- Coordinate project workload to deliver documents on schedule.
- Serve as a mentor or counsellor to junior members of the team.
- Provide technical support and assistance to HDR’s team and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- Design experience adhering to National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, IEEE codes and standards, and county, city and state codes, ordinances and standards.
- Technical writing experience with equipment, construction and procurement specifications.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design of BESS, power generation, renewables, electrical distribution, or power system controls.
- Understanding of BESS technologies as well as integration of these systems into traditional power generation and renewables generation facilities.
- Understanding of typical communication network topology, fire alarm systems, and relay coordination
- Technical knowledge to analyze and interpret technical data and documents related to battery energy storage systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a broad range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively support multiple complex and time sensitive projects.
- Ability to multi-task by prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to interact with clients as well as design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
- Ability to adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
- Self-motivated and Team player.
- Demonstrable technical writing/editing ability, commitment to quality in work products.
- Ability to travel to support projects, meet with clients, or attend industry events. Travel required up to 10% domestic and international.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Preference is given to candidates local to New England area
#LI-JC7
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-New Hampshire-BedfordOther Locations
: United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Rhode Island-ProvidenceIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 17, 2026See All 166+ Electrical Engineer Jobs in Boston
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Who's Hiring
- Syska Hennessy13
- Affiliated Engineers13
- HDR9
- Legence9
- Formlabs9
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
Electrical Engineer Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an electrical engineer job in Boston?
Focus your search on the defense contractors clustered along Route 128, the life sciences and medtech companies in Kendall Square and the Longwood Medical Area, and the clean energy and grid technology firms growing in the Seaport. Candidates with experience in power systems, RF engineering, or embedded hardware stand out locally. Tailoring your resume to the specific sector, whether defense clearance or FDA-regulated device work, gives you a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire electrical engineers in Boston?
Boston electrical engineer roles are posted by Syska Hennessy, Affiliated Engineers, and HDR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Boston's hiring pool runs wide, from large defense primes and global medtech manufacturers to fast-growing clean energy startups and university-affiliated research labs.
Are there remote electrical engineer jobs in Boston?
Yes, though electrical engineering is largely hands-on, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 64% of electrical engineer openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward roles in system architecture, circuit design review, and technical project management. Labs, manufacturing floors, and test facilities in Boston almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get an electrical engineer job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Boston is through co-op and internship pipelines run by the area's major universities, which feed directly into local defense, medtech, and energy employers. Look for entry-level titles like junior electrical engineer, test engineer, or hardware associate at mid-size Route 128 firms, which tend to hire new graduates more readily than large primes. Building hands-on project experience, even through coursework or personal builds, and earning an EIT credential early both strengthen a first application.
Which industries hire the most electrical engineers in Boston?
The sectors hiring the most electrical engineers in Boston are Consulting & Professional Services and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Boston's concentration of defense contractors, world-class hospitals and medical device companies, and a growing clean energy investment base make those sectors the dominant and most consistent sources of local electrical engineering demand.
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