Sr. Electrical Engineer

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Senior Electrical Engineer position in our Cincinnati, Ohio location. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide advanced engineering knowledge and consultation in developing electrical system solutions for customer needs, while working closely with Project Managers, Electrical Estimators, Field Superintendents, and other engineering disciplines. Projects are wide-ranging and may include but are not limited to the following systems: power distribution, building/HVAC control, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, equipment replacements, and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to serve as a technical leader on projects and mentor less-experienced engineers.

Requirements

10+ years of electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in OH, KY, IN, or the ability to gain reciprocity
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word & 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 (C.A.D.) programs like Revit, AutoCAD
Ability to travel up to 40% locally, as well as consistent on-site support in the Columbus office

Responsibilities

Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop effective solutions
Serve as an SME technical resource for electrical engineering design, retrofits, repairs, and replacement projects
Conduct field audits of electrical equipment to 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, while developing new relationships
Work collaboratively with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and other engineering disciplines
Develop relationships with our customer’s organizations which may include the facility manager, project managers, or purchasing agent
Determine client needs and develop an engineered solution
Maintain a sufficient and current knowledge of products, codes, and design criteria (Continuing Education)
Follow up with project managers on the status of engineered work
Relay prospective solutions to clients and internal managers with strong oral and written communication skills
Encourage and incorporate feedback from clients during and after project completion
Attend company meetings to discuss work in progress, budget plans, business plans, and marketing plans on agreed-upon schedules
Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs