Electrical Engineer - PE
Company: Orion Placement
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Pay: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00
per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a stable,
employee-owned engineering firm with 30 years of success Work on
real, buildable electrical designs across commercial, industrial,
and infrastructure projects High-impact role with ownership upside
through an ESOP Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and
long-term career security Relocation assistance available for
qualified engineers Location: On-site position based in Knoxville,
Tennessee, working closely with in-house multidisciplinary design
teams. Relocation support is available. Note: This role requires an
active U.S. state Electrical Engineering PE license , the ability
to sign and seal electrical drawings, and an active NCEES Record
(ready for multi-state reciprocity). About Our Client Our client is
a full-service, employee-owned engineering firm providing
mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural design
services. With decades of experience across the Southeastern U.S.,
theyre known for practical solutions, efficient project delivery,
and a collaborative team culture. Job Description Design electrical
systems including power distribution, lighting, fire protection,
and life safety Develop medium- and low-voltage systems and
one-line diagrams Perform load flow studies, arc flash analysis,
and power factor correction Design generator, emergency power, and
UPS systems Support projects tied to power distribution systems,
commercial/industrial building design, utility work, and
energy/solar infrastructure (as applicable) Ensure compliance with
NEC and applicable standards Coordinate with mechanical,
structural, and architectural teams Manage and mentor electrical
design staff Produce specifications and construction documents
using AutoCAD and Revit Review, sign, and seal electrical drawings
and deliverables as required Qualifications Active Professional
Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering (U.S. state board)
— required Active NCEES Record — required (education, exams, and
experience verified; ready for multi-state reciprocity) Must have
passed the PE Electrical exam (Power, Electronics, Controls, or
Computer; Power is common for building/infrastructure work) Ability
to sign and seal electrical drawings — required 4 years of
professional electrical engineering experience Strong knowledge of
NEC and electrical safety standards Experience with AutoCAD and
Revit Background in power distribution, lighting, and life safety
systems Ability to lead projects and collaborate within a team
environment Not Qualified For This Role EIT only Working toward PE
Expired or inactive PE license Unable to sign/seal drawings No
active NCEES Record Why Youll Love Working Here Employee-owned ESOP
company with a true ownership mindset Supportive, team-oriented
engineering culture Long-term stability without big-corporate
bureaucracy Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Meaningful projects with tangible client impact JPC-580 Job Type:
Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Keywords: Orion Placement, Kingsport , Electrical Engineer - PE, Engineering , Knoxville, Tennessee
