Electrical Project Engineer - Energy and Utilities

Farnsworth Group is hiring an Electrical Project Engineer for Energy & Utilities in St. Louis, MO. The role involves leading electrical design for complex projects, including power distribution and renewable energy systems. Responsibilities include project coordination, design documentation, client interaction, and mentoring. Candidates need a BS in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 8-12+ years of relevant experience. Occasional travel to client sites is required.
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer – Energy & Utilities in the posting location below. In this role, you will lead day-to-day production and coordination for electrical design on industrial, oil & gas, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and other technically complex Energy & Utilities projects.



Posting Location: St. Louis



What You’ll Do:


Assume multi-project responsibility for electrical design, including power distribution, controls, renewable energy systems, and medium-voltage system design.
Lead electrical design tasks from preliminary schematics through final design documents, including calculations, equipment sizing, layout development, and specification preparation.
Perform code research, evaluate existing conditions through fieldwork, and incorporate findings into practical design solutions.
Prepare accurate electrical construction drawings and specifications in coordination with other production staff and engineering disciplines.
Support power systems studies and apply study results to project design as needed.
Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and internal teams while helping maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
Participate in submittal review, construction administration, field observations, and technical issue resolution during construction.
Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters and contribute to a collaborative team environment.


What You’ll Need:


Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in technically complex electrical system design.
Experience with industrial power distribution, controls, medium-voltage systems, and related electrical infrastructure.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
Ability to solve complex electrical and power engineering problems.
Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable IEEE standards.
Ability to complete occasional travel to client sites in support of projects.
Ability to satisfy client-specific site access requirements, including background checks and other facility requirements as applicable.



Nice To Haves:


NCEES Record.
Experience with Navisworks.
Experience with SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar software.


Who We Are


Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten 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 almost 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 the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.



A Great Place to Work Certified


For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates 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.



Featured 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



Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.



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.





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