Project Electrical Engineer IV - Cyber Security at CannonDesign

United States

$106.05k - $145.845k

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Project Electrical Engineer IV to support the design and delivery of complex projects including mission-critical, healthcare, education, commercial, and science and technology facilities. This role provides technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, construction administration, and client engagement. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to develop reliable, resilient, and high-performing electrical infrastructure solutions. In addition, this position will support cyber-informed design initiatives and operational technology considerations for critical facility environments. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead electrical engineering efforts for multiple active projects through planning, design, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration phases. Coordinate electrical systems design with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to achieve integrated project solutions. Serve as the primary technical liaison for clients regarding electrical infrastructure, power distribution, resiliency, and project objectives. Perform technical reviews of electrical engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality, constructability, maintainability, and code compliance. Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality management activities. Conduct field observations, jobsite visits, and construction meetings to verify installation quality and support issue resolution. Mentor engineering staff and contribute to technical development, quality improvement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Support the implementation and verification of cyber-informed design principles and operational technology security requirements for critical infrastructure projects. Apply and interpret NIST SP 800-82 guidance and industry best practices when evaluating operational technology systems supporting electrical and MEP infrastructure. Coordinate with clients, facility operators, technology consultants, and engineering teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with connected building systems and operational technology networks. Lead workshops and technical discussions related to facility resiliency, operational continuity, and cyber-informed design strategies. Track and document compliance status, risk assessments, and recommendations through project reports and owner updates. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline required. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering design, project delivery, and construction administration. Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts for large and complex facilities, including healthcare, commercial, science and technology, higher education, industrial, or mission-critical projects. Ability to independently review electrical and multidisciplinary engineering designs with minimal supervision. Ability to oversee, mentor, and provide technical leadership to engineering staff and project teams. Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure systems, power distribution, emergency power, and facility resiliency concepts. Experience coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout all phases of project delivery. Familiarity with operational technology systems, cyber-informed design principles, NIST SP 800-82, or critical infrastructure security considerations preferred. Strong communication, project management, and client relationship skills. The salary range for this position is $106,050 to $145,845 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.