Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Company Name: Cuhaci & Peterson Architects

Location: Charlotte, NC

Project Focus: Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, Healthcare, and Multifamily

Work Setting: In-Office / Flexible

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 + Performance Incentives

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you an ambitious Electrical Engineer ready to electrify your career and take command of high-stakes building systems? We are seeking a powerhouse engineer to join our Charlotte branch office and drive the technical evolution of complex power, lighting, and life-safety systems. In this role, you aren't just drafting circuits; you are a strategic lead, transforming architectural visions into functional, energized environments across a diverse portfolio of healthcare, industrial, and commercial landmarks.

Joining our team means entering a culture defined by a "take-charge" attitude and a passion for excellence. You will find a firm that prioritizes your professional trajectory, offering solid opportunities for leadership growth and the chance to mentor the next generation of designers. This is a platform for an engineer who thrives on autonomy, technical mastery, and the desire to leave a lasting legacy on the Charlotte skyline and beyond.

Core Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Architect and engineer comprehensive electrical systems, including AC power distribution, sophisticated interior/exterior lighting, and critical building support systems.
• Technical Leadership: Supervise and validate the output of Electrical Designers, ensuring every technical deliverable meets the firm's rigorous standards for quality and precision.
• Project Integration: Steer the coordination of technical requirements across the project lifecycle, serving as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, code officials, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Advanced Analytics: Execute complex engineering calculations including photometrics, voltage drop, fault current, and energy code compliance to ensure peak system performance.
• Design Mastery: Design robust power distribution frameworks involving switchboards, transformers, overcurrent protection, and emergency generator systems.
• Compliance & Certification: Seal technical drawings in required jurisdictions and ensure all designs strictly adhere to NEC, NFPA 101, and NFPA 72 standards.
• Construction Stewardship: Oversee the transition from paper to pavement by reviewing product submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing diligent field inspections to ensure design intent is realized.

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Licensure: Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required with the ability to obtain multi-state comity.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the design of commercial, healthcare, or industrial electrical systems.
• Software Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with electrical modeling software (SKM or similar).
• Communication: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to independently lead project meetings and present technical assignments to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Digital Delivery: Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD to drive BIM-integrated workflows.
• Specialized Analysis: Experience performing advanced lighting design using ElumTools or Lithonia Visual.
• Leadership: Demonstrated project management experience and a desire to steer departmental growth.

About Cuhaci & Peterson Architects

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects is a full-service AEC firm dedicated to delivering innovative, end-to-end design solutions. With a legacy built on technical excellence and a commitment to client success, our Charlotte team operates at the forefront of the industry, tackling diverse projects that challenge the status quo and provide meaningful growth for our employees.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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