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Sr. Electrical Engineer – Federal/Design Principal

K2 Staffing

Seattle, WA · Posted October 8, 2026

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About the job

Summary

Our client has an excellent opportunity for a talented Sr. Electrical Engineer to support Federal, ports, and/or infrastructure projects in Seattle, WA .

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for federal, ports, and/or infrastructure projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Design Engineering

Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports

Prepare electrical schematic designs

Design Engineering

Design power single line and riser diagrams

Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM

Design low voltage and medium voltage infrastructure

Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards

Apply National Electrical Code, Washington Codes, and Energy Standards in designing electrical systems

Coordinate with other disciplines including mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural

Project Management

Manage multiple large-scale projects involving other senior engineers and sub-consultants

Provide mentorship to design engineers

Prepare client proposals independently

Develop business with new and existing clients

Construction Administration

Review and respond to RFIs

Review equipment submittals

Perform punch walks and prepare punch list reports

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licenses

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer license required

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical design

Experience leading electrical design projects and teams

Experience performing QA/QC on electrical projects and mentoring engineers

Skills & Technical Knowledge

Demonstrated project management skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM; Revit is a plus

Strong record-keeping and organizational skills

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, inquisitive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be a US Citizen

Codes & Standards

National Electrical Code – required

Washington State Codes – required

Unified Facilities Criteria – preferred

Benefits

13 observed company-paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid group life insurance

Supplemental insurance options (Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)

Tuition & training assistance

401(k) program with immediate vesting and 100% employer match, up to 4% of employee compensation

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Seattle, WA