Electrical Engineer

Accelera; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support central-energy and utility initiatives in a on-site role across Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Minnetonka, MN; and St. Paul, MN.

The position focuses on power distribution, generation, infrastructure, and system reliability, with full lifecycle ownership from design through startup. The role requires hands-on design experience, ability to work with multiple departments, and adherence to electrical standards and codes.

Qualifications

• Autonomous execution of power-system assessments and full project lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for 480V and medium-voltage electrical distribution and generation networks.
• Utilize SKM PowerTools to conduct essential power-system assessments, such as harmonics, load-flow, arc-flash, short-circuit, and protective-device coordination studies.
• Produce technical documentation, including electrical specifications, calculations, schematics, and one-line or three-line diagrams.
• Engineer comprehensive systems for lightning protection, grounding, power-factor correction, MCC, DC power, UPS, and generators.
• Work with architectural, construction, instrumentation, controls, process, and mechanical teams to ensure project success.
• Evaluate technical submittals and assist in review of equipment specifications.
• Provide engineering guidance during construction, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate proposals, schedules, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical standards and codes.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of commercial electrical engineering principles.
• Show technical expertise in medium-voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

SKM PowerTools

Documentation

Project coordination

Tools

SKM PowerTools

Job description

Electrical Engineer II – Utilities & Central Energy

Work Site: Available in Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Minnetonka, MN; or St. Paul, MN (Onsite)

Travel Requirements: Domestic travel up to 25%

Eligibility: Applicants must possess permanent U.S. work authorization, as no sponsorship is provided now or in the future.

Position Overview

Our team is looking for an Electrical Engineer II to assist with central-energy and utility initiatives, focusing on power distribution, generation, infrastructure, and system reliability. This position offers a practical design experience for professionals capable of executing power-system assessments autonomously while managing the full project lifecycle, ranging from initial design and documentation to final construction, commissioning, and startup.

Core Responsibilities

• Create designs for 480V and medium-voltage electrical distribution and generation networks.
• Utilize SKM PowerTools to conduct essential power-system assessments, such as harmonics, load-flow, arc-flash, short-circuit, and protective-device coordination studies.
• Produce technical documentation, including electrical specifications, calculations, schematics, and one-line or three-line diagrams.
• Engineer comprehensive systems for lightning protection, grounding, power-factor correction, MCC, DC power, UPS, and generators to ensure robust facility performance.
• Work alongside architectural, construction, instrumentation, controls, process, and mechanical departments to ensure project success.
• Evaluate technical submittals and assist in the review of equipment specifications.
• Deliver engineering guidance throughout the construction, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning phases to maintain project quality.
• Support the coordination of technical projects, including the preparation of proposals, schedules, cost estimates, and client communications.
• Ensure all designs remain compliant with relevant electrical standards and regulatory codes.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial electrical engineering principles.
• Technical expertise in medium-voltage systems.