Staff Engineer – Electrical

BHC Consultants

. Design electrical components for commercial, industrial, municipal, water and wastewater treatment, and pump station projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and engineering for power distribution, lighting, instrumentation, and control systems, while ensuring compliance with current codes and standards. Capable of managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

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Electrical Design EngineeringPower Distribution SystemsInstrumentation And Control SystemsElectrical Load CalculationsEngineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignCabling Systems SelectionLighting Fixture LayoutGenerator SizingShort Circuit StudiesCost EstimationElectrical Specifications PreparationEnergy-Efficient DesignVoltage Drop CalculationsConstruction Observation

Soft Skills

CollaborationProject ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical EngineeringEngineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringWater TreatmentWastewater TreatmentTelecommunicationsFire Alarm SystemsConstruction AssistanceCode Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design electrical components for commercial, industrial, municipal, water and wastewater treatment, and pump station projects
Select, size, and route cabling systems
Specify and lay out electrical gear
Select and lay out lighting fixtures
Size engine generators
Perform electrical system condition assessments
Design communications and notification systems
Select, specify, and lay out instrumentation and control systems
Take responsibility for electrical system design from project definition through construction
Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, code inspectors, and utility personnel
Provide construction observation and assistance
Collaborate with staff across all offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or another Engineering discipline
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Ability to qualify for professional engineering licensure within 8 years
0–4 years of experience
Provide electrical design and engineering for power distribution, lighting, instrumentation and controls, grounding, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems
Apply current codes and standards to designs
Perform electrical load and voltage drop calculations
Prepare short circuit and overcurrent device coordination studies
Perform cost estimates of electrical designs
Prepare electrical specifications
Provide energy-efficient and sustainable design
Provide construction assistance, including review of contractor submittals, answering contractor questions, and observing construction
Ability to interface with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, code inspectors, and utility personnel
Ability to work within established budgets and schedules
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package
100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
60% company-paid dependent medical and vision insurance
50% company-paid dependent dental insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
Paid vacation beginning at 15 days annually for full-time employees
Paid sick leave
9.5 paid holidays and one paid volunteer day annually
Flexible work schedule and hybrid work opportunities
Monthly home-office stipend
Commuter benefits
Reimbursement for professional registrations, renewals, and approved training and conferences
Paid memberships in professional organizations
Career Guide mentorship program
Employee referral bonus program
Broad-based company ownership to employees at all levels