Senior Electrical Engineer(PE); Dayton, OH

Career Collective
  • Dayton, Ohio
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Electrical Engineer- An established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical engineering design for a variety of building projects, while working closely with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

    The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building electrical systems, experience managing projects from design through construction, and the ability to provide technical guidance to other engineers. This is an opportunity for someone looking to take on greater project responsibility and contribute to the continued growth of an engineering team.


    Key Responsibilities


    • Lead electrical engineering design for commercial, institutional, educational, healthcare, and other building projects.
    • Design and oversee power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
    • Prepare and review electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
    • Perform load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop calculations, and lighting analysis.
    • Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, building codes, and industry standards.
    • Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural teams.
    • Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
    • Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing conditions assessments.
    • Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor requests for information.
    • Provide technical guidance, quality control, and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
    • Communicate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Assist with proposals, project planning, and business development efforts as needed.


    Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required, depending on project needs.
    • 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems design.
    • Strong experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
    • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable building codes.
    • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
    • Experience with electrical design calculations and engineering software.
    • Strong understanding of construction documentation and project delivery.
    • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and working directly with clients.
    • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.


    Why Consider This Opportunity?


    • Opportunity to lead electrical design on a variety of building projects.
    • Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering professionals.
    • Take ownership of projects from initial design through construction.
    • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.
    • Room for professional growth and career advancement.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDayton, Ohio

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Architectural Designunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Building Codesunmatched
    • Building Systemsunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Distribution Managementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Engineering Softwareunmatched
    • Fire Alarmunmatched
    • Hospital/Healthcare Constructionunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Low Voltage (LV)unmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • Plumbingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Request for Information (RFI)unmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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