Sr. Electrical Engineer
About The Position
DeBra-Kuempel is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide advanced engineering knowledge and consultation in developing electrical system solutions for customer needs. The role works closely with Project Managers, Electrical Estimators, Field Superintendents, and other engineering disciplines. Projects may involve power distribution, building and HVAC control, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, equipment replacements, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The Senior Electrical Engineer serves as a technical leader on projects and mentors less-experienced engineers. The company is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), building automation, and industrial piping contractor. Its services include design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services. This position requires consistent on-site support in the Columbus office and local travel of up to 40%. The work includes extended periods at a computer as well as visits to field locations.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of electrical engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana, or the ability to gain reciprocity.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
- Experience performing or supporting arc flash studies and infrared thermography inspections.
- General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
- Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) programs such as Revit or AutoCAD.
- Ability to travel locally up to 40%.
- Ability to provide consistent on-site support in the Columbus office.
- Ability to navigate around job-site locations and meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop effective solutions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource for electrical engineering design, retrofits, repairs, and replacement projects.
- Conduct field audits of electrical equipment, document findings, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare engineered drawings, equipment selections, and reports in a timely manner.
- Maintain relationships with existing customers and develop new relationships.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and other engineering disciplines.
- Develop relationships with customer organizations, including facility managers, project managers, and purchasing agents.
- Determine client needs and develop engineered solutions.
- Maintain current knowledge of products, codes, and design criteria through continuing education.
- Attend company meetings on agreed-upon schedules to discuss work in progress, budget plans, business plans, and marketing plans.
- Comply with company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and organization.
- Mentor less-experienced engineers and serve as a technical leader on projects.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Company discounts
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Voluntary supplemental union benefits program may be available to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
