Electrical Engineer - Building Systems
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Building Systems to join our team. In this role, you will assume multi-project responsibilities for Power, Lighting and Fire Alarm design. It is client-facing, entrepreneurial and reports to a Senior Engineering Manager or Principal, who will also provide mentoring and training opportunities to help you grow.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare accurate power, lighting and fire alarm construction drawings, including specifications.
- Perform construction administration, including submittal reviews and project revisions during construction.
- Prepare preliminary schematics through final designs for projects, including calculations, equipment selection, and layouts.
- Actively engage in and assume responsibility for code research and application.
- Interface with other disciplines, clients, and contractors, leading projects to successful completion
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination of the production staff.
- Assist in maintaining project design budgets and schedules while pursuing quality results.
- Perform quality control reviews of electrical work done by others.
- Assist in business development activities, including writing fee proposals and conducting project scoping walks with potential clients.
- Other duties, as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- Typically, 5-8+ years of professional experience in power and lighting design for buildings.
- A Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.
- Prior management or mentoring of staff required.
- Design experience relative to medium/large commercial and institutional facilities
- Strong familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Carrier HAP, Trane Trace, or similar
- Strong and communicative team player in a multi-disciplinary environment, able to fully lead projects from start to finish.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to contribute to several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel.
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Colorado Pay Transparency
$91,000—$149,000 USD
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification-thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.