Senior Electrical Design Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky.
This is a Lead Engineering role for an experienced Professional Engineer who enjoys technical design, project leadership, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineers. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource and project leader but will not have direct reports.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work collaboratively with other engineering and design professionals on a variety of building and infrastructure projects while helping strengthen existing client relationships and support successful project delivery.
Leadership & Client Opportunity
This position is ideal for a senior engineer who wants to remain highly involved in technical engineering and project delivery while also serving as a trusted resource for clients and junior team members.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will act as a Lead Engineer and mentor without direct-report responsibilities.
Success in this position will require a combination of technical expertise, project leadership, communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical engineering and design of building and infrastructure projects
- Design electrical power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, audio/visual, and related building systems
- Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection for various voltage systems
- Prepare and review electrical construction documents, specifications, drawings, and technical calculations
- Provide construction administration throughout project delivery
- Coordinate electrical designs with other engineering and design disciplines
- Serve as a senior technical resource throughout project design and construction
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff
- Plan project resources and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Perform technical and quality-control reviews
- Communicate directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current clients to support long-term partnerships and continued project opportunities
- Understand client needs and help ensure projects consistently meet technical, schedule, budget, and service expectations
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and other relationship-building activities
- Support business development efforts through strong project delivery and ongoing client engagement
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration in at least one U.S. state
- Ability to obtain PE registration in additional states through reciprocity/comity as needed
- 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
- Significant experience designing facilities and providing construction administration within an engineering or design consulting environment
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and team members is required
- Strong knowledge of applicable building, electrical, and fire codes and standards
- Experience with electrical calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection for different voltage systems
- Ability to independently lead the technical aspects of complex projects
- Experience managing project schedules, resources, and budgets
- Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary project team
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Experience with Revit
- Experience with electrical design and analysis software
- Experience with lighting design software
- Experience working on a variety of commercial, institutional, or infrastructure projects
- Previous client relationship management or business development experience
- Experience leading complex electrical design projects from concept through construction
The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Sign-on bonus available
- Relocation assistance may be considered
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
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