Sr. Electrical Engineer

DeBra-Kuempel•Cincinnati, OH

9d•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 engineer works closely with Project Managers, Electrical Estimators, Field Superintendents, and other engineering disciplines. Projects may include power distribution, building and HVAC control, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, equipment replacements, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The role serves as a technical leader on projects and mentors less-experienced engineers. DeBra-Kuempel 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. The role involves regular office work, including extended periods at a computer, as well as travel to field locations as needed. Local travel may be up to 40%, with consistent on-site support in the Columbus office. Field work may involve outdoor conditions and exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment, heights, dust, fumes, chemicals, varying weather, electrical shock risk, vibration, and moderate-to-loud noise.

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% and provide consistent on-site support in the Columbus office.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, 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 technical resource for electrical engineering design, retrofit, repair, and replacement projects.
Conduct field audits of electrical equipment, identify potential issues, document findings, 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 representatives, 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 role and organization.
Serve as a technical leader on projects and mentor less-experienced engineers.