Electrical Engineer II

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Cincinnati is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical, lighting, and special systems design for new and existing facilities. You will drive project execution from concept through permitting and construction, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with clients to deliver technically excellent projects.

The role emphasizes design leadership, quality control, and business development support, with a hybrid schedule and opportunities for growth toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering required with FE exam completed and PE license planned within two years.
• 3–8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in heavy industrial design.
• Proficiency in NEC, electrical loading calculations, and coordination with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical plans, one-lines, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Lead design reviews, client presentations, and project progress meetings.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and process teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Perform lighting calculations, short circuit, and arc-flash studies.
• Support business development through technical excellence and project delivery.
• Ensure site assessments and audits are completed per plan.
• Guide engineering activities from concept through construction and closeout.
• Maintain accurate project records for permanent files.

Skills

Electrical design

Lighting calculations

Site assessments

Client communication

Project coordination

Code knowledge NEC

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

3-8 years professional experience

3 years heavy industrial design experience

FE exam completed and PE license within 2 years

Tools

Etap

SKM

Easy Power

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM 360

ACC

ElumTools

Visual

AGi32

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of professionals who bring our commitments to life every day.

Process & Manufacturing Division:

The Process & Manufacturing division serves clients across multiple industrial markets. Our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated solutions that address complex challenges while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and innovation.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical, lighting, and special systems for new and existing facilities. This role leads project execution from concept through permitting and construction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, interfaces directly with clients, and supports business growth through technical excellence and project delivery.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Department Manager and works closely with project managers, discipline leaders, clients, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop engineering scope documentation, schedules, and effort-hour estimates.
• Client Interface: Lead client presentations both internal and external, design reviews, and project progress meetings.
• Coordination: Coordinate design and schedules with architectural, structural, mechanical, process, instrumentation disciplines, and equipment suppliers.
• Project Execution: Lead engineering and design activities from conception through permitting, construction, and project closeout.
• Quality: Perform final electrical package quality reviews and support AHJ responses.
• Project Controls: Maintain and forecast project costs, schedules, and documentation while ensuring project records are accurately maintained for permanent files.
• Design: Develop electrical plans, one-lines, specifications, calculations, and studies.
• Technical Analysis: Perform lighting calculations, equipment selection, loading calculations, short circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Business Development: Maintain existing client relationships and support future opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-8 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of heavy industrial design experience.
• Completed Fundamentals of Engineering exam and on track to obtain Professional Engineer License within two years.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficient in electrical equipment selection, layout, and circuiting.
• Proficient in electrical loading calculations.
• Proficient in Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash calculations. (experience with Etap, SKM or Easy Power software)
• Proficient with the National Electrical Code.
• Proficient in performing site assessments and audits.
• Proficient with Autodesk Revit
• Experience with Autodesk design and collaboration tools including AutoCAD, ReCap, Navisworks, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms.
• Experience with lighting simulation software such as ElumTools, Visual, or AGi32.
• Experience designing corporate offices, laboratories, and MEP-related warehouse facilities.
• Knowledge of IBC, ASHRAE, IEEE, and NFPA 70E.
• Ability to conduct site walkthroughs at client/construction sites.

Core Competencies

• Technical excellence
• Client relationship management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving and decision making
• Communication and presentation skills
• Results-oriented mindset

Behaviors

• Customer Focus – Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety, reliability, compliance, and long-term value.
• Passion for Growth – Continuously develops technical, industry, and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth
• Leadership Impact – Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment, professionalism, and accountability
• Communication – Clearly communicates technical information, project status, issues, recommendations, etc. to clients and internal stakeholders
• Ownership – Takes responsibility for quality, schedule, and deliverables within assigned work scope
• Act With Urgency – Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs, project issues, and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Teamwork – Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions
• Technical Excellence – Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals, codes, standards, and best practices to projects
• Functional Excellence – Executes work processes efficiently using tools, systems, and methodologies

Location:

Assigned to the Cincinnati office with an expected hybrid schedule of two to three days per week in the office, subject to project and business requirements.

Travel:

Occasional travel to project and client sites in support of design, construction, startup, and commissioning activities.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

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