Senior Electrical Designer | Cincinnati, OH

IMEG • Cincinnati, OH

1d • $95,000 - $137,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects, supporting the delivery of larger and high complexity projects with limited support from senior staff while providing project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients. You will manage project execution for electrical systems in buildings, including budgets, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination to help teams meet project goals and client expectations. This opportunity is connected to industrial, manufacturing, and MEP work, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry OR 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly.
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements, design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling during all phases of design and construction.
• 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 / construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

Benefits

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule
• Assistance with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior