Job Description

McKinley Architecture and Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (PE) to join our team. As a full-time member of our engineering department, you will “hit the ground running” in a dynamic role, working directly with our engineering and architectural staff as well as clients. This position is an excellent fit for someone with strong technical skills, who can lead design processes to align with our firm’s vision and standards.

About Us: McKinley Architecture and Engineering (MKA) - a full-service architectural and engineering firm located in Wheeling, Charleston, and Martinsburg, WV and Pittsburgh, PA - has successfully served clients for over four decades. Through in-house collaboration of architects, engineers, and technicians we deliver exceptional service and results. We specialize in designing educational, commercial/retail, industrial, governmental, and institutional buildings. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and growth has earned us high rates of employee engagement and retention, as well as consecutive years of recognition by Inc. Magazine and industry leader PSMJ.

In early 2025 MKA transacted with MCF Architecture, the longest-running architectural firm in Western PA. MCF has expansive qualifications in healthcare, higher education, performing arts, civic, liturgical, and commercial spaces. The merger elevates the combined company to nearly 100 employees, creating a regional powerhouse and one of the top architectural and engineering firms in the U.S.

Why MKA:

• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of exciting projects, including site development, public utilities, water resources, master planning, and pavement management.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of in-house architects, engineers, and technicians who work together to deliver exceptional service and results.
• Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a firm recognized for top performance, growth, employee engagement, and retention.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems including utility power, building distribution, lighting, low voltage data, fire alarm, access and security. This includes equipment selections, and authoring equipment and product specifications.
• Develop trade-related portions of overall project budgets, ensuring that project goals, design criteria, and schedule requirements are met.
• Adhere to the requirements of current building codes and industry standards, and staying up-to-date with revisions and changes as they are adopted.
• Assume responsible charge for the overall economic well-being of assigned project designs.
• Provide a high level of technical leadership, helping build the knowledge and competency of colleagues.
• Collaborate with diverse teams that include project managers, engineers, and architects to achieve a superior work product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification
• 10+ years of experience designing building electrical systems including utility power, building distribution, lighting, low voltage data, fire alarm, access and security
• Depth of knowledge in NEC and all relevant IBBC codes, including life safety
• Exceptional design skills with a proficiency in Revit and other computer-aided design software
• Strong communicator that can speak design concepts to both client and colleague