Electrical Engineer - Low & Medium Voltage

Gilder Search Group; Independence Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a first shift, full-time hybrid role in Independence, OH. You will support design, analysis, and documentation for low- and medium-voltage systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires ABET-accredited BS in EE/EE Tech, 0–5 years of related experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and lighting tools. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited program.
• 0–5 years of electrical engineering experience in consulting, design-build, construction, or related design environments.
• Read and interpret architectural, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with NEC 70 and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 30% domestically for fieldwork, due diligence, and onsite meetings.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings, power plans, lighting plans, equipment schedules, and panelboard schedules.
• Draft electrical one-line diagrams and riser diagrams for LV/MV systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including system demand, service sizing, feeder sizing, and voltage drop.
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with senior engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Address redlines and design revisions in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BS in EE/EE Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ElumTools

Visual

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Shift: First Shift / Full-Time Hybrid

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 / year (dependent on experience)

*Will go higher on salary for candidates with direct experience*

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Electrical Engineer Role

The Electrical Engineer supports the design, analysis, and coordination of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems across all project phases. This position exists to assist with technical calculations, draft construction documents, and execute design scopes while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Travel up to 30% domestically for fieldwork, due diligence, and onsite meetings
• Apply company standards, procedures, templates, and QA/QC processes across engineering projects
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings, power plans, lighting plans, equipment schedules, and panelboard schedules
• Draft electrical one-line diagrams and riser diagrams for low- and medium-voltage systems
• Perform engineering calculations including system demand, service sizing, feeder sizing, and voltage drop
• Execute conduit, cable, and lighting calculations along with basic short-circuit or coordination studies
• Support schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases
• Coordinate electrical design efforts with senior engineers, architects, mechanical/structural engineers, contractors, and vendors
• Address redlines, review comments, coordination items, and design revisions in a timely manner
• Participate in internal project meetings, design reviews, client communications, and coordination calls
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects while communicating progress and project risks

Electrical Engineer Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Director of Operations and has no direct reports.

About You

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited university
• Possess 0-5 years of electrical engineering experience in consulting, design-build, construction, or related design environments
• Read and interpret architectural, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings
• Maintain familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards including NEC 70 and NFPA codes
• Utilize AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrate experience or familiarity with Revit, lighting calculation software such as Visual or ElumTools, and electrical analysis tools
• Display strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple project tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate progress toward or completion of Engineer Intern (EI) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credentials
• Show willingness to learn from senior staff, accept constructive feedback, and grow toward project ownership

Additional Information

This is a full-time, hybrid position located in Independence, OH, requiring initial on-site onboarding prior to transitioning to a hybrid work schedule.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Physical demands include working in a standard office environment, operating computer equipment, and performing fieldwork at project sites, which may involve walking, standing, and domestic travel up to 30%.

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