
Senior Electrical Engineer
Seattle, WA · FlexibleJob$130–160K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Seattle office to lead electrical design for building projects. The role covers power, lighting, and fire alarm systems, project delivery, construction administration, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Projects span sectors including healthcare, laboratories, data centers, commercial buildings, higher education, aviation, and rail infrastructure, with an emphasis on sustainability, carbon reduction, and resilience.
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Full job description
ReqID: SEA00009I
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our Seattle office is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team. If you are an electrical engineer who wants to take the lead on exciting projects, expand their knowledge, and grow in their career, this is the role for you!
In addition to leveraging the latest design technologies and analytical methods, we prioritize sustainability, carbon reduction, and resilience across all our projects. We lead the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, laboratories, data centers, commercial buildings, higher education, aviation, and rail infrastructure.
The Opportunity
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Design and lead large scale project and design electrical systems for building projects, including power systems, lighting, and fire alarm.
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Mentor junior staff and collaborate with outstanding multi-disciplinary teams maximizing our experience at the local, regional, and global levels.
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Work directly with our clients and manage key relationships.
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Design and perform calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
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Prepare and review drawings and specifications.
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Review RFI’s and submittals from site and carry out construction administration work.
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Work with project managers to deliver quality work within commercial metrics and coordinate with multiple disciplines
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Produce drawings, specifications and reports for internal and external purposes.
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Present technical material for review by technical and non-technical audiences.
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Understand trends and standard methodologies in electrical engineering.
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Participate in local industry Professional Associations.
Is this role right for you?
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Bachelor’s degree in electrical, architectural, building services engineering, or a related degree.
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8 or more years of experience designing electrical systems for buildings
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Ability to prioritize effectively and balance assigned work. Exceptional organization skills are required for our constantly evolving environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team-based working
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Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
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Experience with 3D BIM software - Revit MEP
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working on Healthcare and Data Center projects
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Professional Engineering License
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LEED Accreditation
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Project management experience
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $130,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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How this job compares
Set against the 3,048 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–160K/yr
- Washington median$133–201K/yr67 salary ranges
- US median$120–190K/yr1,928 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $145K, is 15% below the Washington median midpoint ($170K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 76 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Washington and 3,048 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,143 postings).
- Education
- 1,386 of the 3,048 open Electrical Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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