Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

IMEG Consultants•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IMEG, a large design consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer for its Minneapolis, MN office. The company emphasizes a strong work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training, and community involvement, operating as a 100% employee-owned organization. This role involves leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise in electrical systems for buildings, with opportunities to lead design efforts, manage projects, and interact with clients. The position offers both technical and project management career paths, focusing on delivering high-quality engineering solutions while adhering to project budgets and client expectations.

Requirements

Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems.
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.
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required.
Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry.
Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path.
Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred (for Project Management path).
8 years of experience preferred (for Project Management path).

Responsibilities

Provide a high level of leadership, mentoring and training for less experienced staff.
Lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects.
Lead design efforts with limited support from senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects.
Work closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions and advice to clients.
Project management, engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings.
Working within the project’s monetary budget.
Assisting in training and mentoring efforts.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
Lead design efforts for the analysis of electrical systems, utilizing engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.
Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively.
Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
Provide in-process design reviews of electrical system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence.
Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.
Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
Provide technical assistance in resolution of field issues with limited support from senior staff.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering.
Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work.
Identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
Participate in project interviews and project presentations.
Coordinate, oversee and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work and fee calculations for proposal generation as well as with contract reviews.
Create project schedules including targets for milestones and deadlines.
Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
Create monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner.
Update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly.
Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements.
Ensure 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 scheduling of projects 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.