Sr. Electrical Engineer

Guidon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and coordination of electrical systems for various facilities including healthcare and educational institutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in the field. Proficiency in Revit and design software is essential, alongside strong communication skills. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases in a dynamic office environment in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience in professional services.
• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years.
• Experience in healthcare, government, or education projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Develop load calculations and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master.
• Collaborate with other engineering and architectural disciplines.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Revit

Design Master Electrical

Voltage drop calculations

Load calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Design Master Electrical

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Overview

Guidon Design is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business. We are a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost‑effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects. Our reputation for design excellence is created by our ability to solve complex challenges with clear solutions, while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities. We exist to improve lives and empower people!

Throughout your time with Guidon, you will be provided with the opportunity for hands‑on experience in your area of study. In our dynamic, energetic, and fast‑paced office environment, you will work right alongside our company leaders to gain valuable knowledge on complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.

Job Purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer leads the design and coordination of electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, federal, government, and mixed‑use facilities. This includes power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, and low‑voltage infrastructure. The role supports all project phases from concept through construction and requires strong collaboration with other engineering and architectural disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within professional services firms.
• Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years.
• Experience in healthcare, government, education, or institutional projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed construction documentation and using Revit smart schedules.
• Experience with Veteran Affairs (VA) projects is a plus.

Skills & Qualities

• Ability to work autonomously through project completion with minimal oversight.
• Proficient in Revit with strong experience using Design Master Electrical.
• Ability to use Design Master Electrical (preferred) or SKM PowerTools (ideal).
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and state building codes.
• Experience designing:
  • Normal and emergency power distribution.
  • Switchboards, panelboards, feeders, transformers, and grounding.
  • Lighting systems and lighting controls.
  • Fire alarm system layout and risers.
  • Low‑voltage pathways (IT, telecom, security, AV).
• Ability to perform voltage drop, load, and fault current calculations.
• Knowledge of solar applications and renewable energy systems.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Healthcare, higher education, or federal design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for power, lighting, fire alarm, and low‑voltage infrastructure.
• Develop load calculations, panel schedules, one‑line diagrams, and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master.
• Perform voltage drop, fault current, and load calculations using Design Master or SKM.
• Coordinate utility service requirements, transformer sizing, and metering needs.
• Prepare system narratives, Basis of Design documents, and specifications.
• Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and low‑voltage teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Support project managers with scope, schedules, and client communication.
• Perform QA/QC on drawings, models, and calculations.
• Conduct field visits for construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

Software Knowledge

• Revit (5+ years).
• Design Master Electrical or SKM PowerTools (required).
• Basic AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bluebeam.