Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Cambridge, MA (On-Site)
Base Compensation: $140,700
Benefits: Excellent, comprehensive benefits package
Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours/week
 

Overview

A large, mission-driven organization in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the planning, design, operation, and long-term reliability of a complex utility and energy infrastructure. This role is a priority hire and has been open since September, offering an opportunity to step into a high-impact position with long-term stability.

This position focuses on underground electrical distribution, medium-voltage substations, and advanced energy systems within a dense, infrastructure-rich environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level electrical engineering support for utility infrastructure, including underground distribution and medium-voltage substations

• Lead planning, design, upgrades, and capital improvement projects related to electrical and energy systems

• Support system operations, maintenance strategies, and reliability initiatives

• Serve as a technical liaison with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and local utility providers

• Evaluate and support advanced energy initiatives including distributed generation, CHP, microgrids, renewables, and battery energy storage

• Perform power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective device coordination

• Oversee construction activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution

• Support emergency response and critical infrastructure operations as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license – Massachusetts

• Minimum of 10 years of professional electrical engineering experience

• Experience in institutional, industrial, or utility environments

• Strong background in underground electric distribution and medium-voltage substations

Preferred Experience

• Small-scale power generation, CHP, microgrids, and distributed energy resources

• Renewable energy systems, battery storage, and grid interconnection

• Power system modeling and analysis tools

• Electrical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E)

• SCADA systems, AutoCAD, and asset/work management platforms (e.g., Maximo)

• Energy efficiency and conservation initiatives

Work Environment

• Fully on-site position in Cambridge, MA

• Exposure to industrial plants and active construction environments

• Must be able to navigate ladders, stairs, confined spaces, and wear PPE

• Designated as Critical Operations Personnel, requiring on-site support during emergency situations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one

• Generous paid time off including parental leave

• Retirement plans with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and professional development programs

• Wellbeing, commuter, and lifestyle benefits