Electrical Engineer
Madison, WI 
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SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Madisonoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aElectrical Engineerto join our team.The role will focus on electrically sophisticated projects in Science and Technology facilities, including data centers. These projects are leading edge facilities that routinely win awards for innovation and sustainability.

Working with us, you will:

  • Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems including low and medium voltage power distribution, site and campus destruction, standby and backup power systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and solar to help achieve decarbonization goals.
  • Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on complex innovative electrical systems.
  • Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
  • Mentor and train junior level staff.
  • Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution and lighting systems with integrated architecture and engineering (A/E) project design teams.
  • Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.
  • As a fully integrated A/E firm our lead engineers have a full seat at the table making building decisions with our architects and planners. You will drive design, not follow it.

An ideal candidate has:

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated laboratories, data centers, government, higher ed, and other critical building types.
  • PE License with LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred
  • Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office required. SKM systems power analysis and Bluebeam preferred.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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