Sr. Electrical Engineer
Barrywehmiller· startup· Machinery· Aug 7, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 81 days ago
Raleigh, NC
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
12+ years exp
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About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as a Senior Electrical Engineer, PE, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You ll Do You ll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our client s . Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
Role Summary
We are seeking a talented Licensed Sr. Electrical Engineer who thrives not only in designing full electrical systems—including power, lighting, and fire alarm for large, complex manufacturing facilities—but also values mentorship and leadership.
Support the design and delivery of full electrical systems including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm
Lead both greenfield design-build projects and retrofits or system upgrades for existing facilities
Provide technical leadership and oversight on electrical scope across multiple projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and code compliance
Mentor junior engineers and designers by reviewing work, offering guidance, and supporting professional development
Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert during design reviews, construction coordination, and client interactions
Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop fully integrated facility designs
Participate in client meetings to align technical solutions with business needs and project goals
Translate client requirements into practical design solutions, often identifying challenges before they arise
Prepare construction-ready electrical drawings, specifications, and documents for bidding, permitting, and execution
Engage in proposal development and support client presentations for new project opportunities
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment with internal and external stakeholders
Travel as needed for site surveys, construction support, startup coordination, and client engagement
What You ll Bring
12 years of experience as an electrical engineer
Professional Engineering License (PE)
Experience delivering complex power distribution designs for facilities
Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR)
Strong working knowledge of the NEC
Expertise with electrical documentation and drawings
Expertise with detailed 480V single line diagrams and 120V panel schedules
Experience with conductor and conduit schedules, overhead cable tray schemes
Knowledge of lighting design for complex production spaces
Experience with integrated facilities design
Proficiency with REVIT, SKM, Visual, and other engineering software
Willingness to travel for site assessments and meetings
Microsoft Office proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you re on the path to becoming a Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE, but you re not quite there yet? We d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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