Electrical Engineer at SMMA — Cambridge, USA | Base Career

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Electrical Engineer

SMMA is seeking a mid-to-senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Cambridge, Providence, or Manchester and help lead electrical design for commercial, residential, laboratory, and institutional projects.

You will work with an integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, and planners from concept design through construction administration.

In this role, you will develop practical, code-compliant electrical systems, coordinate closely with project teams, and contribute technical expertise throughout the design and construction process.

We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth.

The candidate will be encouraged to contribute new ideas and share knowledge to advance SMMA’s mission and their professional career.

Key Responsibilities

Develop electrical construction documents for power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems on commercial, residential, laboratory, and institutional projects.
Perform service, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations.
Perform light level point-to-point calculations.
Coordinate designs with all disciplines.
Develop construction details.
Create and modify specifications tailored for each project.
Attend meetings with utility companies, contractors, and building department officials.
Participate in construction administration activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
EIT registration or Professional Engineer licensure preferred.
Experience with design software and productivity tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

For more than 70 years, SMMA has integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn complex design challenges into refined, unexpected solutions.

Our multidisciplinary team works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspiration, and ideas while staying aligned around one goal: our client’s goal.

Our work spans seven markets: Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplace.

Team members have opportunities to contribute across a wide range of project types and specialties.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder.

Our shared ownership supports a culture where your voice matters, your ideas help shape our future, and your success contributes directly to our collective growth.

Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
Hybrid work-from-home policy
Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
Mentor/protégé program
Educational reimbursement
Licensure and membership reimbursement
“Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers

Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications.

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