Senior Electrical Designer | Madison, WI

IMEG•Madison, WI

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About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Madison, Wisconsin, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate-to-complex projects. The role also leads design efforts, with limited support from senior staff, on larger, high-complexity projects involving electrical systems in buildings. The designer works with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients, while managing project budgets, mentoring staff, and collaborating across teams. The team’s service mix centers on industrial support, including bulk material handling, substations, automation and controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure. Work also includes recurring civil and municipal water/wastewater-related scope. The position involves coordinating projects through design and construction, maintaining client relationships, supporting quality control, and providing construction-phase technical assistance. Travel may be required up to 20%, with occasional overnight stays. IMEG is a 100% employee-owned corporation. It describes its culture as placing people at the center of its work and investing in employees’ futures through professional development and career advancement. The company offers employee ownership through an ESOP, professional development and licensing support, flexible dress expectations, time off, and health and other benefits.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, is required.
At least 7 years of experience in the building design consulting industry, or at least 11 years of experience in the building design consulting or construction industry.
Advanced technical and analytical proficiency in the discipline, including principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems.
Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institute (FGI).
Advanced proficiency in Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS.
Proficiency with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu.
Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others.
Ability to perform a final quality control check in the area of expertise.
Ability to sell work and develop client relationships.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with individuals or groups.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel up to 20%, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

8 years of experience in the building design consulting industry.
12 years of experience in the building design consulting or construction industry.
An associate degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling or Engineering.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying sizes and complexity.
Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.
Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
Serve as the point of contact for project teams and clients.
Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements; achieve milestone deliverables; complete quality control processes; and receive timely construction technical support.
Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling through all design and construction phases.
Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

Benefits

Employee ownership through an ESOP, fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution and year-end profit sharing.
Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
PE, SE, and other license exam preparation and support, including a path from EIT to PE.
Dress for Your Day flexibility.
Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment, with preventive care at 100%.
$50 per month wellness credit and a Calm subscription.
Life insurance enrollment available on the first day of employment.
Assistance with tuition reimbursement.
Flexible schedule.