Job Description

Salary range: $106,801- $133,474

Posting expires: May 25, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a highly technical, hands-on role.

The position:

• Reports to the Assistant Director of Engineering.
• Provides senior-level electrical engineering direction, interdisciplinary coordination and technical leadership in support of design review staff during execution of Department of Aviation projects.
• Supports the Capital Improvement Program through technical design reviews and coordination with related projects.
• Provides technical support and coordination to Construction Managers and Project Managers, and Design Managers as requested.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates technical resources and engineering activities to accomplish specific task assignments in the areas of planning, project and facility management, design and design management, and construction management.
• Is a highly experienced professional who routinely exercises project-level technical leadership on complex projects, mentors or trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject-matter expert in one or more areas.
• Is expected to have significantly greater technical leadership and responsibility.
• This is a senior-level, hands-on role requiring extensive experience and technical expertise.

Supervision Received

Works independently, with supervisory contact primarily for administrative purposes. Assignments are given in terms of broad objectives, boundaries, and organizational priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are the typical responsibilities for this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties as needed.

• Reviews construction documents and related design tasks prepared by others, including on-call consultants, tenants, and local jurisdictions adjacent to the airport, to ensure compliance with engineering principles, department standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
• Oversee and review in-house electrical design to ensure technical accuracy and adherence to codes and standards.
• Develop scopes and budgets for design task orders.
• Provide input and direction for the development of Electrical design standards, technical specifications, and details.
• Coordination with Contracts staff and Dept. of Procurement officials in preparation of bidding documents.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including Planning Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Asset Managers, Facility Managers, Design Managers, tenants, outside consultants, contractors, and local jurisdictions.
• Manage design work performed by on-call consultants, ensuring compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to the Director of Engineering as requested.
• Ensure the highest quality of design in H-JAIA construction documents.
• Provides technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to other engineers as needed.
• Reviews shop drawings, requests for information, and submittals, as-built drawings, using construction management software and participating in construction administration activities, including site visits.
• Maintains and expands technical expertise, stay current on engineering practices, and provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to improve engineering services.

Decision Making

The work in this position involves making decisions that affect the feasibility and acceptability of construction projects or portions of projects, from initial planning through final design, and addressing construction issues as they arise.

Leadership Provided

Provides technical leadership and guidance to team members, including mentoring, training, and supporting professional development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The following are key knowledge areas, skills, and abilities required to perform this position successfully.

This list is not exhaustive.

• Electrical Engineering knowledge: Broad understanding of electrical engineering principles, practices, and procedures, including FAA Advisory Circulars, applicable contracting procedures, and relevant laws, ordinances, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Technical Software Proficiency: Skilled in AutoCAD/Revit, electrical design software, and basic computer applications.
• Engineering Analysis & Technical Skills: Ability to perform engineering calculations, read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Communication Skills: Ability to prepare clear, concise, and effective written reports and documentation; capable of communicating technical information to colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Organizational & Project Skills: Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple technical tasks and projects.
• Judgement & Problem Solving: Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, including during emergency or high-pressure situations

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design, including power distribution and lighting systems, with the ability to perform load, short-circuit, lighting, and coordination studies.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in State of Georgia.

• Strong fundamentals in electrical power engineering and distribution systems.

Licensures and Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Georgia is preferred.

Valid state-issued Driver’s License is required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.