Hays Electrical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership within our Engineering and Design-Build Department. This position will serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR), oversee electrical engineering design activities, and provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and drafters.
The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, particularly 5 kV–35 kV applications, along with extensive experience in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects.
This individual will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining engineering standards, ensuring technical accuracy and code compliance, mentoring engineering personnel, and supporting the continued growth of an independent, technically capable engineering team.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership and OversightServe as Engineer of Record for electrical engineering projects, including technical review, approval, and sealing of construction documents.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to electrical engineers, designers, and drafters.
Lead the technical design of commercial, industrial, and mission-critical electrical systems.
Establish and maintain engineering design standards, calculation procedures, and quality-control processes.
Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, code compliance, and constructability.
Mentor engineering personnel and provide guidance on complex technical challenges.
Support department leadership with technical evaluations, project planning, and engineering resource needs.
Serve as the department's subject matter expert for medium-voltage distribution systems, including equipment selection, cable sizing, grounding, protection, and power system studies.
Lead the design and technical evaluation of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including 5 kV–35 kV applications.
Perform and review engineering calculations, including:
Electrical load analysis
Short-circuit calculations
Protective device coordination
Arc flash studies
Voltage drop calculations
Conductor ampacity calculations
Grounding and protection studies
Ensure engineering designs comply with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable electrical engineering standards.
Evaluate electrical equipment specifications, system configurations, and design requirements.
Provide technical guidance and resolve complex engineering challenges throughout design and construction.
Coordinate with utilities, clients, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and other engineering disciplines.
Collaborate with internal project teams to ensure engineering designs align with project requirements, construction methods, and schedules.
Support technical evaluations and engineering decisions throughout project development and execution.
Assist department leadership in evaluating engineering resource requirements and project planning needs.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in applicable project jurisdictions.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including technical leadership and Engineer of Record responsibilities.
Advanced knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including 5 kV–35 kV applications.
Demonstrated expertise in power system analysis, protective device coordination, short-circuit calculations, arc flash studies, grounding, and conductor ampacity.
Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable electrical engineering standards.
Experience overseeing and reviewing the work of electrical engineers and designers.
Proficiency with electrical analysis software such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
Experience with commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering problems and develop technically sound solutions.
Strong communication, technical leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
Why Hays Electrical Services- Fast-growing national electrical contractor with operations across multiple states.
- Opportunity to directly impact organizational growth and talent strategy.
- Collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Exposure to executive leadership and strategic hiring initiatives.
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer license with ability to obtain licensure in applicable project jurisdictions
- 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including technical leadership and Engineer of Record responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including 5 kV-35 kV applications
- Expertise in power system analysis, protective device coordination, short-circuit calculations, arc flash studies, grounding, and conductor ampacity
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable electrical engineering standards
- Experience overseeing and reviewing the work of electrical engineers and designers
- Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
- Experience with commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects
- Ability to independently evaluate complex engineering problems and develop technically sound solutions
- Strong communication, technical leadership, and mentoring capabilities
What We Do
Founded in 2007, Hays Electrical Services, Inc. is a leading national electrical contractor specializing in large-scale construction across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission-critical infrastructure markets. Licensed in 38 states with over 1,500 employees, the company delivers sophisticated electrical solutions for high-rise and complex projects. Their mission is to be indispensable to customers through reliability, quality execution, and long-term partnerships.
