Electrical Engineer II

Salas O'Brien•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical, lighting, and special systems for new and existing facilities. This role leads project execution from concept through permitting and construction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, interfaces directly with clients, and supports business growth through technical excellence and project delivery. This position reports to the Department Manager and works closely with project managers, discipline leaders, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 3-8 years of professional experience.
Minimum 3 years of heavy industrial design experience.
Completed Fundamentals of Engineering exam and on track to obtain Professional Engineer License within two years.
Proficient in electrical equipment selection, layout, and circuiting.
Proficient in electrical loading calculations.
Proficient in Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash calculations. (experience with Etap, SKM or Easy Power software)
Proficient with the National Electrical Code.
Proficient in performing site assessments and audits.
Proficient with Autodesk Revit
Experience with Autodesk design and collaboration tools including AutoCAD, ReCap, Navisworks, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Experience with Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms.
Experience with lighting simulation software such as ElumTools, Visual, or AGi32.
Experience designing corporate offices, laboratories, and MEP-related warehouse facilities.
Knowledge of IBC, ASHRAE, IEEE, and NFPA 70E.
Ability to conduct site walkthroughs at client/construction sites.
Technical excellence
Client relationship management
Cross-functional collaboration
Problem solving and decision making
Communication and presentation skills
Results-oriented mindset
Customer Focus – Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term value.
Passion for Growth – Continuously develops technical, industry, and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth
Leadership Impact – Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment, professionalism, and accountability
Communication – Clearly communicates technical information, project status, issues, recommendations, etc. to clients and internal stakeholders
Ownership – Takes responsibility for quality, schedule, and deliverables within assigned work scope
Act With Urgency – Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs, project issues, and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards
Teamwork – Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions
Technical Excellence – Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals, codes, standards, and best practices to projects
Functional Excellence – Executes work processes efficiently using tools, systems, and methodologies

Responsibilities

Develop engineering scope documentation, schedules, and effort-hour estimates.
Lead client presentations both internal and external, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
Coordinate design and schedules with architectural, structural, mechanical, process, instrumentation disciplines, and equipment suppliers.
Lead engineering and design activities from conception through permitting, construction, and project closeout.
Perform final electrical package quality reviews and support AHJ responses.
Maintain and forecast project costs, schedules, and documentation while ensuring project records are accurately maintained for permanent files.
Develop electrical plans, one-lines, specifications, calculations, and studies.
Perform lighting calculations, equipment selection, loading calculations, short circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
Maintain existing client relationships and support future opportunities.