Sr. Electrical Engineer

DeBra-Kuempel•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

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 engineer serves as a technical leader on projects and mentors less-experienced engineers. The position includes engineering design, retrofit, repair, and replacement projects, customer relationship development, field audits, and preparation of engineered drawings, equipment selections, and reports. The employee is expected to maintain current knowledge of products, codes, and design criteria; attend company meetings; and comply with company policies and plans. The role requires local travel of up to 40%, consistent on-site support in the Columbus office, and may involve visits to field locations.

Requirements

10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in OH, KY, or IN, 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.
Ability to use Computer Aided Design (C.A.D.) programs such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Ability to travel locally up to 40% and provide consistent on-site support in the Columbus office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including navigating job sites and traveling to field locations.

Responsibilities

Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop effective solutions.
Serve as a subject-matter-expert technical resource for electrical engineering design, retrofit, repair, 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.
Collaborate 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 to discuss work in progress, budget plans, business plans, and marketing plans on agreed-upon schedules.
Comply with company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the role and organization.
Provide technical leadership on projects and mentor less-experienced engineers.