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Salas O'Brien lists this Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical) opportunity in brookhaven, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical) Brookhaven, MS / Gulfport, MS In-Office or Hybrid
At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career- and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
Job Summary: The ideal candidate to fill this position is a Senior Electrical Engineer that is proficient and confident in his/her abilities as an electrical engineer, especially with experience in mission critical and data center project types. This person would be a technical discipline leader of multiple projects, work with an internal MEP/FP team to deliver projects that meet the objectives of the client. Business acumen is also important, so understanding how to strategically navigate complex problems with clients and keep them satisfied so as to create opportunities for repeat work. While the focus of this role will generally be technical leadership on high profile projects, there may be activities to support other managers in developing an action plan to solicit and secure new work, implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Mississippi office, identifying prospective markets and clients, etc.
Responsibilities
Expertise in electrical engineering principles for the field of building construction, especially in Mission Critical sectors including Data Centers and Defense projects- Capable of increasing technical competency with experience and work ethic
Ability to effectively communicate with owners, contractors, and other design professional partners
Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
Technical mentorship with junior design staff and delegating tasks to complete work on time
Quality control of electrical engineering work products
Excellent organization and time management skills
Takes responsibility and technical leadership role based on experience.
Skills
Proficient with both Medium and low voltage power systems
Proficient in implementing high resiliency designs for mission critical infrastructure projects
Experience with Revit
Excellent written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules
Qualifications
12+ Years Experience in Consulting/ Design
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar ABET accredited program
Registered Professional Engineering license (PE) required
Willing to travel (
This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here – Salas O’Brien benefits
About Us
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.
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Worksite address
brookhaven, MS, 39603, US
Who can apply
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