Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Critical Infrastructure & Project ControlsLocation: Wilmington, DE area (Onsite)Position Type: Long-Term Contract / Full-TimeClient Profile: ENR Top 100 Construction Management / Project Management FirmSalary: $125,000 - $130,000 per annum (Commensurate with Experience)The Mission: Command Technical Authority in the Built EnvironmentHDi has been exclusively retained by a top-ranked, globally recognized construction management and technology consulting powerhouse with a 25-year legacy of market dominance. This is not a passive, desk-bound design role. We are headhunting a high-authority Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as the Logos—the technical precision, engineering IQ, and driving force—behind complex, high-value public and private sector developments.Operating as a critical client-facing liaison, you will oversee full-cycle project controls, virtual intelligence, and technical execution for major construction, design/build, and facilities management initiatives exceeding $1M in value. You will reject passivity, actively mitigate risk, and enforce absolute compliance across sophisticated critical facility systems.Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Enforce Absolute Project ControlsClient & Stakeholder Liaison: Interface directly with high-profile clients, federal authorities, and external partners to define rigorous project requirements and bridge technical communication gaps.Design & Document Control: Coordinate directly with architects and engineers to construct bulletproof design and construction documents. Review advanced submittals, cost estimates, and programmatic project updates.Acquisition Planning & Administration: Support Contracting Officers and CORs with acquisition planning, technical evaluations, and contract administration. Author highly technical Statements of Work (SOWs), conduct rigorous market research, and map out sole-source justifications.Onsite Operational Command: Audit on-site processes, engineering systems, and safety procedures to verify total alignment with construction drawings, strict security guidelines, and jurisdictional codes.Schedule & Risk Optimization: Masterfully interpret contract terms, align project work plans with deadlines, and utilize Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling to forecast and mitigate project risk.Virtual Intelligence Mastery: Drive project clarity by navigating, monitoring, and updating critical project workflows within advanced virtual design and construction (VDC) environments.Qualifications: Technical Precision & Project Controls ExpertiseREQUIRED:6+ years of dedicated Electrical Engineering experience directly embedded within complex construction projects.Scale Exposure: Proven track record executing capital projects larger than $1M in value.Academic Foundation: BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a highly related technical field.Project Controls Fluent: Exceptionally fluent in standard project management principles, drawing interpretations, and specifications analysis.VDC & Industry Software Engine: Elite technical proficiency with industry-standard software packages including the latest versions of Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Revit, and Prolog.Regulatory Agility: Ability to immediately master and navigate the strict requirements of local state, federal, and cross-jurisdictional construction codes.PREFERRED:Direct experience commanding occupied building renovations and high-security federal or complex commercial projects.Demonstrated squad leadership capabilities with an aggressive, outcome-oriented approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution.The Reward: Comprehensive Elite BenefitsOur client believes that driving the future of the built environment requires top-tier corporate backing. This long-term position delivers maximum career trajectory alongside a competitive compensation structure:Premium base salary package ($125k - $130k) aligned with market technical authority.Comprehensive corporate health, dental, and medical packages.Robust retirement planning assets and specialized professional development avenues.Are You Ready to Strike?If you have the technical engineering IQ to command complex project controls and shape high-impact infrastructure, your next arena is waiting.Apply directly through HeatherDaniel International today.#ElectricalEngineering #ProjectControls #ConstructionManagement #FederalConstruction #AECJobs