Senior Electrical Engineer

Abstrakt Marketing Group LLCAmes, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC is a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Consulting Engineering firm, primarily focused on services related to building analysis, design, and construction administration services. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing and/or overseeing all aspects of electrical systems design for our projects. Future oversight of other electrical engineering personnel is also likely. The ideal candidate is expected to take a leadership role within the firm, and will work directly with clients, performing both technical engineering and project management roles. Resource Consulting Engineers designs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for the institutions that shape Iowa and Nebraska communities - K-12 schools, universities like Iowa State, and civic facilities. Our focus is creating Healthy Learning Environments where students thrive and learning happens. If you want your engineering work to have tangible impact on your community, this is the place. We're hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer (5+ years experience) for our Ames or West Des Moines office. You'll lead electrical design for education and civic projects, working directly with clients and project teams. At 10 people growing to 20+, early team members shape our future leadership.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer license in Iowa (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • 5+ years designing electrical systems for buildings
  • Experience with power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
  • Proficiency in Revit for electrical design
  • Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa
  • Minimum of five years' experience designing electrical systems for buildings
  • Experience with design of power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems
  • Experience with design software packages (AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software)
  • Ability to work effectively with other team members and clients

Nice To Haves

  • K-12 or higher education project experience
  • Familiarity with Iowa energy code and AHJ requirements
  • LEED or sustainable design experience
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for K-12 schools, higher education facilities, and civic buildings across Iowa.
  • Work directly with clients and architects, managing projects from concept through construction.
  • Coordinate with our mechanical engineers, review contractor submittments, respond to RFIs during construction, and mentor junior staff as we grow.
  • Perform and/or oversee all aspects of electrical systems design for projects.
  • Take a leadership role within the firm.
  • Work directly with clients, performing both technical engineering and project management roles.

Benefits

  • Market-rate compensation
  • Actual work-life balance
  • Reasonable hours for health and family time
  • Immediate impact
  • Clear growth path
  • Meaningful work on projects that matter to our communities
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