Senior Electrical Engineer

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career.  We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play.  Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy. 

Massport’s Capital Programs & Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing the vision of transforming our industry through groundbreaking approaches, consistently delivering "best-in-class" infrastructure projects that create exceptional value and surpass the expectations of our valued clients and customers. Our Mission is clear: to excel in delivering projects that elevate our customers’ experience by meticulously programming, designing, and constructing safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. By wholeheartedly embracing inclusivity, harnessing the power of technology, and constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement, we drive Massport's mission while reshaping the industry with innovative practices.

ABOUT YOU

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you are a technically proficient and collaborative electrical engineering professional who combines strong project leadership, sound engineering judgment, and strategic thinking to deliver complex infrastructure solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, build strong relationships across diverse stakeholders, communicate technical concepts clearly, proactively solve problems, maintain a relentless focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence, and are driven to enhance critical facilities and systems that support Massport's long-term success.

What you will do:

• Provides strategic leadership for the planning, design, and execution of electrical infrastructure projects, guiding initiatives from initial concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout while balancing operational needs, budget requirements, schedule commitments, and long-term capital objectives.
• Serves as a trusted electrical engineering subject matter expert, applying deep technical knowledge to evaluate complex designs, establish standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions that support critical transportation and public infrastructure assets.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with consultants, contractors, tenants, facility managers, operational departments, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership, fostering collaboration, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provides oversight of design, procurement, construction, and contract administration activities, driving quality, accountability, cost control, and continuous improvement while ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, meet organizational standards, and support the ongoing reliability and performance of Massport facilities and systems.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional design and construction work experience required.
• Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in the electrical design and construction of buildings and facilities similar to Massport properties required. 
• Working knowledge of building codes, regulations and ordinances required. BIM ability required.
• Massachusetts Professional Electrical Engineering registration required. 
• Working knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical distribution systems, standards and codes.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business.  Our business is all about connecting.  We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day. 

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $175,000 annually and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.

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