Senior Level Electrical Project Engineer Jobs
Senior level electrical project engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of full project lifecycles, technical standards, and the cross-functional teams that deliver complex electrical systems from design through commissioning. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 18% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like HDR, Cuhaci Peterson, and Affiliated Engineers hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation Power Systems, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and will be responsible for the overall power systems design process on assigned projects. AEI projects may require experience in some or all of the following expertise: substation design, utility coordination, relaying and protection, switchgear automation, dynamic load analysis, SCADA design, Vdc distribution, DER and renewable energy generation, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and campus distribution for medium and high voltage. You will develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client, and project partner needs and lead the team in implementing solutions in the power, mission critical, manufacturing, automotive, higher ed, pharmaceutical, federal, and institutional markets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSEE from an ABET accredited program.
- Professional engineering registration required. Ability to obtain licensure in various states as needed.
- 10+ years of experience designing MV or HV power distribution, and/or generation, and/or transmission systems.
- Proficiency in computer operation for power engineering design programs (power systems modeling, SCCAF).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Communicates well with clients, project partners, and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in medium and/or high voltage substation design.
- Expertise in relaying, protection, and metering design incorporating microprocessor-based devices. Familiarity with programming and testing practices in support of start-up and acceptance testing.
- Expertise in switchgear/substation automation sequence of operations.
- Expertise in facilitating SCADA implementation.
- Experience coordinating with Utility Companies for point of demarcation, interconnect agreements, design standards compliance, etc.
- Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and renewable energy generation.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) technology.
- Grid scale Photovoltaic (PV) technology.
WHAT WE OFFER
When you work here, you can expect:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
INTRODUCTION
Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity
At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors.
From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility.
AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work.
At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation Power Systems, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.
In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with clients and project partners and will be responsible for the overall power systems design process on assigned projects. AEI projects may require experience in some or all of the following expertise: substation design, utility coordination, relaying and protection, switchgear automation, dynamic load analysis, SCADA design, Vdc distribution, DER and renewable energy generation, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, and campus distribution for medium and high voltage. You will develop innovative and unique design solutions to align with project, client, and project partner needs and lead the team in implementing solutions in the power, mission critical, manufacturing, automotive, higher ed, pharmaceutical, federal, and institutional markets.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BSEE from an ABET accredited program.
- Professional engineering registration required. Ability to obtain licensure in various states as needed.
- 10+ years of experience designing MV or HV power distribution, and/or generation, and/or transmission systems.
- Proficiency in computer operation for power engineering design programs (power systems modeling, SCCAF).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment, including carrying out appropriate follow-through with others, mentoring, delegating work, and giving and receiving constructive feedback. Communicates well with clients, project partners, and with individuals at all levels in the organization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in medium and/or high voltage substation design.
- Expertise in relaying, protection, and metering design incorporating microprocessor-based devices. Familiarity with programming and testing practices in support of start-up and acceptance testing.
- Expertise in switchgear/substation automation sequence of operations.
- Expertise in facilitating SCADA implementation.
- Experience coordinating with Utility Companies for point of demarcation, interconnect agreements, design standards compliance, etc.
- Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and renewable energy generation.
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) technology.
- Grid scale Photovoltaic (PV) technology.
WHAT WE OFFER
When you work here, you can expect:
- A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—because your best work happens when you’re supported.
- Real opportunities to grow—through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
- To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
- A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs—whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we’ll continue to invest in.
If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!
AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Senior Level Electrical Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level electrical project engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned projects end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led scope definition, managed subcontractors or internal teams, and resolved technical problems without escalating sets you apart. Certifications like PE licensure strengthen candidacy, and a portfolio showing delivered outcomes on complex electrical systems carries more weight than years alone.
Which companies hire senior level electrical project engineers?
Companies hiring senior level electrical project engineers right now include HDR, Cuhaci Peterson, and Affiliated Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large engineering and construction firms, utilities, industrial manufacturers, and infrastructure developers that run ongoing capital project programs requiring experienced technical leadership.
Are there remote senior level electrical project engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field still require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of project work. About 18% of senior level electrical project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common in design-heavy or program management roles where site visits are periodic rather than daily.
What makes an electrical project engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and accountability rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage set technical direction, make binding design decisions, manage project budgets and schedules independently, and mentor junior engineers. The scope is broader, the stakeholders more senior, and the expectation is that you resolve ambiguity rather than escalate it.
Which industries hire the most senior level electrical project engineers?
Senior level electrical project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run large capital programs, maintain aging infrastructure, or are expanding capacity through new construction, all of which require engineers with the depth to lead complex electrical scopes independently.