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Senior Electrical Engineer (Industrial)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026

About the role

Senior Electrical Engineer

At I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: The ideal candidate to fill this position is an Electrical Engineer that is competent and confident in his/her abilities as an electrical engineer, especially with experience in industrial / power and process work. This person would be a Project Manager of multiple projects, work with an internal MEP/FP team to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the architect/owner. Business Development acumen is important, so understanding business development is a plus and opens many avenues for advancement. These activities may include developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Nashville office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.

General Duties:

Knowledge of electrical engineering principles in the field of power distribution, generation, and industrial/manufacturing construction.
Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic.
Experience with SKM/ETAP or other Electrical system modelling software.
Balance of Plant process electrical design experience integrating to chilled water, compressed air, and steam/hot water systems.
Ability to effectively communicate with architects, owners and contractors.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a strong team.
Excellent organization and time management skills
ICT encourages the growth of all our engineers to take a more responsible and leadership role based on experience

Skills:

7+ years of work experience with complex building electrical systems in the industrial and power / process sector.
Registered Professional Engineering license preferred, not required
Experience with Revit

Qualifications:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects.
Excellent planning and organizational skills required for simultaneous project schedules.
Highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
Willing to travel

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: 10%

(Relocation Assistance Available)

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - Salas O'Brien benefits

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitment