Senior Electrical Engineer - JCSI
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
Senior Electrical Engineer (8+ Years)
Location: 1101 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Type: Full-time
Department: Electrical
Office: Seattle, WA
Company Overview
Coffman Engineers has been a leader in the engineering and construction communities since 1979, with over 20 locations serving clients across the U.S. and overseas. We provide comprehensive engineering services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control. Our multidisciplinary teams work on projects of all sizes in commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management sectors.
Position Overview
Coffman Engineers’ Seattle office is seeking an innovative and quality-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of professional experience. This role involves providing consulting services for internal and external clients, focusing primarily on industrial project design. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Design Industrial Systems: Power, Communications, Lighting, and Control Systems including:
Medium and low voltage power distribution
Emergency and standby power systems
Grounding and controls
Low voltage systems (Telecommunications, Security, CCTV, Access Controls)
Conduct Electrical Power System Studies: Load studies, fault current analysis, coordination/arc flash hazard studies
Develop Specifications and Construction Support:
Review submittals and shop drawings
Respond to contractor RFIs
Perform site inspections
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum 8 years of consulting Electrical Engineering experience
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of electrical codes (NEC, NESC, WAC) and standards (NFPA, IEEE)
Preferred:
Registration as a State of Washington Professional Engineer
Experience with medium voltage power distribution and substation design
Proficiency in grounding system design
Industrial controls/SCADA experience
Hazardous location design experience
Familiarity with SKM or ETAP software for electrical power system studies
Project management skills
Why Join Coffman Engineers?
Coffman Engineers values employee development and personal growth, offering an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. Our Seattle office, located near Pike Place Market and the waterfront, features a collaborative team environment, a flexible PTO program, and perks like daily breakfast. We prioritize work-life balance and professional advancement.
Awards and Recognition
- #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
- #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
- #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
Coffman Engineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.
