Engineer PE I

Job Title: Engineer PE I

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Philadelphia, PA; Metairie, LA; Orlando, FL; Charlotte, NC; Little Rock, AR; Nashville, TN; Temple/Tucson, AZ

Schedule: Onsite with Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

Travel: 5–10% In-State Travel

Salary: $115,000 – $135,000

Job Summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring Engineer PE I candidates with specialties in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Energy Engineering. The role involves designing, analyzing, testing, maintaining, repairing, and improving engineering systems and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Sign and seal engineering documents in compliance with state and professional standards.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate engineering systems and projects.
• Design and draft blueprints, and manage engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with project teams.
• Apply standard engineering techniques and analyses.
• Work under general supervision, resolving moderately complex engineering problems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, or mentoring as appropriate (Level II & III).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Engineering.
• 4 to 7 years of engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with 4 years of experience working under a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience with energy savings projects and life cycle cost analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and utility data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience designing healthcare and higher education projects.
• Experience with central energy plant (CEP) mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Experience designing medium voltage protection and power distribution systems.
• Experience with paralleled generator systems at medium voltage and below.

Additional Information

• Ability to work onsite with hybrid/remote flexibility.
• Willingness to travel 5-10% to project sites within state.
• Engineer PE II and Engineer PE III positions available as well. Pay is based on experience.