Electrical Engineer

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Nashville, TN Until 9/8/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

Electrical Engineer

Job Summary:

Salas O'Brien is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer or Architectural Engineer with a electrical engineering focus to join a unique, co-located design team supporting the development of a world-class, net-zero corporate headquarters for a leading technology company in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is a rare opportunity to work side by side with architects, engineers, and other design professionals in a highly collaborative environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and high-performance design. Team members will contribute to the creation of a flagship facility that sets new standards for energy efficiency, occupant wellness, and environmental stewardship.

The Electrical Engineer serves to provide technical leadership for the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts.  Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, MEP equipment manufacturers, contractors, and others to address mechanical design requirements and develop effective working relationships.  The project clientele includes higher education, commercial, health care, and industrial facilities

Responsibilities:

  • Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs
  • Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for hospitality, science and technology, and commercial projects
  • Coordinate design with owner requirements, architectural design, and other specialty consultants.
  • Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings
  • Writing/editing project specifications
  • Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies
  • Properly apply applicable code requirements to each project
  • Coordinating work with other disciplines
  • Providing construction administration services

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Fundamentals-in-Engineering Certification (FE) would be an asset
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is beneficial
  • 3 – 5 years of electrical design experience (required)
  • LEED or similar sustainable design certification / experience
  • Knowledge in the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data & communication, lighting, and emergency power systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of codes, standards, and design guidelines
  • Excellent work ethic and attitude
  • Experience working with a multi-discipline team
  • Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and MS Office (required)

Location: Nashville, TN (on-site)

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

About this role

Summary

Designs electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, and industrial facilities, ensuring code compliance and sustainability.

Job title

Electrical Engineer

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

On-site in Nashville, TN, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

autodesk revitms officeelectrical designcode standards

Preferred skills

leedsustainable designpe licensefe certification

Specializations

electrical systemspower distributionlightingfire alarmemergency power systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Nashville, TN, USA

On-site City