Senior Electrical Engineer - Semiconductor Facilities

Imagine powering the facilities that manufacture the world's most advanced microchips and enable the technologies that define modern life. At SSOE, you will not just be executing tasks; you will continuously expand your expertise by confronting diverse and complex electrical engineering challenges unique to the semiconductor and advanced high-tech industrial sectors. From designing robust low and medium voltage power distribution systems to engineering the precise electrical infrastructure required for sophisticated cleanroom manufacturing environments, your work will be at the intersection of reliability, precision, and innovation. You will be supported by access to advanced training, leading design and analysis tools including power system modeling software, and a collaborative multidisciplinary culture. We foster your ambition with clear pathways for career progression, whether your aspiration is technical leadership, project management, or becoming a revered subject matter expert in mission-critical power systems. All of this unfolds within a truly integrated team environment that champions knowledge sharing, innovation, and technical excellence, backed by the stability and proven delivery of a well-established firm.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at SSOE, you will be a pivotal leader in shaping the electrical infrastructure of advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities. Your deep understanding of low and medium voltage power distribution, cleanroom electrical design requirements, comprehensive code analysis, and power system studies will be crucial in ensuring the reliability, resilience, safety, and regulatory compliance of our innovative designs. You will thrive in a collaborative, design-build environment where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be highly valued. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on technically complex, large-scale projects at the cutting edge of technology, lead internal engineering teams, mentor developing engineers, and directly contribute to the success of our leading semiconductor clients and the growth of our firm in this dynamic, high-growth sector.

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• Lead and drive the electrical engineering design and planning process for a portfolio of complex, large-scale advanced high-tech industrial and semiconductor projects, including wafer fabrication facilities (fabs), cleanrooms, sub-fab utility levels, central utility plants (CUP), process support buildings, and associated administrative and laboratory spaces; from conceptual design and load analysis through construction administration within an integrated design-build delivery framework.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day oversight to internal electrical engineering project teams, ensuring the creation of coordinated, high-quality construction documents that meet our client’s specifications, industry best practices, and project schedules.
• Lead the design of comprehensive low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) power distribution systems, including MV switchgear, substation design and coordination, MV/LV transformers, low voltage switchgear and switchboards, motor control centers (MCCs), panelboards, busway distribution, and critical power pathways, ensuring selectivity, coordination, and arc flash hazard mitigation.
• Guide the seamless integration of electrical design with mechanical, process, structural, architectural, I&C, and fire protection systems, collaborating with all engineering disciplines to ensure holistic coordination, constructability, and operational performance.
• Perform and oversee power system studies using industry-standard software (e.g., SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower), including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination studies, arc flash hazard analysis and labeling, load flow analysis, harmonic analysis, and motor starting studies to validate design integrity and safety.
• Interpret and apply the relevant codes for all project phases, including in-depth interpretation and application of the International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), local amendments, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 75 (Protection of Information Technology Equipment), NFPA 76 (Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities), and the full suite of accessibility codes and standards (ADA, ABA, local accessibility requirements).
• Lead peer reviews, quality assurance/quality control checks, and constructability reviews, with a particular focus on power distribution, protective device coordination, arc flash mitigation, and equipment clearances per NEC Article 110.
• Mentor junior and mid-level electrical engineers within internal project teams, fostering deep understanding of LV/MV power distribution design, power system analysis, cleanroom electrical considerations, semiconductor industry standards, and the technical detailing required for reliable mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Stay current with evolving codes, standards (including SEMI E33, SEMI F47, SEMI S2, SEMI S8, SEMI S14), industry practices, and emerging technologies such as medium voltage UPS, lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) for UPS applications, solid-state transformers, integrated power distribution skids, and alternative energy integration; apply this knowledge to project delivery and firm standards.
• Conduct periodic field observations and site visits to assess existing conditions within operating fabs, monitor construction progress, verify conformance with design intent, and resolve electrical design and coordination issues in real time; travel requirements are minimal and typically limited to regional project sites.
• Lead the development and maintenance of electrical engineering standards, master specifications, single-line diagram templates, power system study protocols, and Revit/BIM documentation standards to improve efficiency, consistency, technical quality, and speed-to-market across high-tech and semiconductor projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing within the U.S., with ability to obtain reciprocity in additional states as projects require.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with a strong and demonstrated focus on semiconductor, advanced high-tech industrial, cleanroom, or mission-critical facility design.
• Proven leadership in managing and guiding internal electrical engineering design teams through all project phases, from conceptual design and load estimation through detailed design, and construction support within a design-build delivery model.
• Deep expertise in low voltage (600V and below) and medium voltage (5kV, 15kV, 35kV class) power distribution system design, including MV switchgear, LV switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, panelboards, transformers, and substation design up to utility point of common coupling.
• Extensive experience performing and reviewing power system studies including short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, and harmonic analysis; proficiency with power system modeling software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or EasyPower) is required.
• Experience in interpreting and applying NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, and related codes and standards to complex industrial and cleanroom environments.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows is required for design coordination; working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and lighting design software is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex electrical engineering concepts, single-line diagrams, and technical studies to diverse audiences including facility engineers, project managers, trade contractors, and client technical leadership.
• Experience with projects demonstrating thoughtful, code-compliant, and technically rigorous electrical design for semiconductor, high-tech, or comparable mission-critical facilities.
• Experience participating in activities, including client interviews, proposal development, scope definition, and relationship cultivation within the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing industry.
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000/year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized licensure/certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, leadership incentive components, and generous bonus opportunities.
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facility electrical design, including familiarity with sub-fab electrical distribution strategies and process tool electrical utility matrices.
• Knowledge of arc-resistant switchgear design and application, selective coordination strategies for mission-critical environments, and arc flash hazard mitigation per NFPA 70E including incident energy reduction techniques.
• Experience navigating electrical utility coordination for large industrial loads, including service entrance design, primary metering, and utility interconnect requirements for onsite generation.
• LEED AP or understanding of energy efficiency strategies and energy codes (IECC, ASHRAE 90.1) applicable to high-energy-use industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated success working within an integrated design-build project delivery environment on large-scale, fast-track high-tech projects.
• NCEES Record and ability to obtain PE licensure in multiple states.