Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Federal Facilities / QA-QC)

Location: Jacksonville, FL (Hybrid/Flexible Work Schedule)

Pay Range: $85 - $95/hour + Overtime (1.5x OT Available)

Work Hours: Full-Time

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Contract-to-Hire

Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package, Employee Ownership Opportunity (ESOP) upon direct hire

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a growing company in the engineering and government infrastructure consulting industry. Qualified candidates must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and 10+ years of electrical design and review experience. Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Description

Join a highly respected engineering consulting team supporting major federal infrastructure and facilities programs. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and ensuring the quality of electrical engineering designs for large-scale construction and renovation projects.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform technical reviews, provide engineering guidance, support project teams, and help ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. While some design work may be involved, the primary focus is on quality assurance, quality control, technical oversight, and engineering consultation throughout the project lifecycle.

This role supports a diverse portfolio of projects that may include administrative facilities, healthcare facilities, training and educational centers, industrial buildings, maintenance facilities, housing, aviation support facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate electrical engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents
• Provide technical guidance related to power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, security, and facility electrical systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and technical reviews
• Conduct site visits, facility assessments, inspections, and commissioning support activities
• Review contractor and consultant submittals for code compliance and quality standards
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule commitments
• Assist with troubleshooting, testing, and validation of electrical systems during construction and project closeout
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry, federal, and engineering standards

This position offers a strong path to long-term employment and employee ownership through an ESOP program upon conversion.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering required
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, government, or large facility projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and construction practices
• Experience with:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Standby and backup power generation
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Medium-voltage distribution systems
  • Substations and transformers
  • Telecommunications and structured cabling systems
  • Security and CCTV systems
  • Grounding and lightning protection systems
  • Instrumentation and controls
  • Audio visual systems
  • Overhead and underground utility distribution
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related industry standards
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication, technical writing, and project coordination skills
• Ability to obtain required federal project clearance following offer acceptance
• Previous federal, military, Department of Defense, or government facilities experience strongly preferred

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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