The posting
Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a stable, employee-owned engineering firm with 30+ years of success
- Work on real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects
- High-impact role with ownership upside through an ESOP
- Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career security
- Relocation assistance available for qualified engineers
Location: On-site position based in Knoxville, Tennessee, working closely with in-house multidisciplinary design teams. Relocation support is available.
Note: This role requires an active U.S. state Electrical Engineering PE license, the ability to sign and seal electrical drawings, and an active NCEES Record (ready for multi-state reciprocity).
About Our Client
Our client is a full-service, employee-owned engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design services. With decades of experience across the Southeastern U.S., theyre known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery, and a collaborative team culture.
Job Description
- Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection, and life safety
- Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and one-line diagrams
- Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis, and power factor correction
- Design generator, emergency power, and UPS systems
- Support projects tied to power distribution systems, commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable)
- Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable standards
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams
- Manage and mentor electrical design staff
- Produce specifications and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit
- Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings and deliverables as required
Qualifications
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board) — required
- Active NCEES Record — required (education, exams, and experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity)
- Must have passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work)
- Ability to sign and seal electrical drawings — required
- 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical safety standards
- Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
- Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety systems
- Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team environment
Not Qualified For This Role
- EIT only
- Working toward PE
- Expired or inactive PE license
- Unable to sign/seal drawings
- No active NCEES Record
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Employee-owned ESOP company with a true ownership mindset
- Supportive, team-oriented engineering culture
- Long-term stability without big-corporate bureaucracy
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Meaningful projects with tangible client impact
JPC-580
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance



