Electrical Project Engineer I

Ceso; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with a Company Match

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

Job summary

Ceso is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer I in Overland Park, Kansas. This role involves handling a variety of technical assignments with little oversight. Responsibilities include project design and supervision, and effective coordination with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, alongside a Professional Engineer license. Benefits include a flexible hybrid schedule, paid time off, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required; PE license is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of AEC industry codes and standards.
• Computer skills for daily timesheet data and email correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for project designs under supervision.
• Communicate design requirements and assist in project coordination.
• Attend client meetings and verify project conditions.

Skills

Engineering design

Project coordination

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree can substitute up to 1 year of experience

Tools

Visual Lighting

SKM Power Tools

BlueBeam Revu

Job description

At CESO, the Electrical Project Engineer I demonstrates the ability to perform a wide variety of technical assignments independently with little or no oversight for small, intermediate, or large projects and completes all necessary tasks on assigned projects so projects finish on time, within budget and consistent with industry production and care standards. The Project Engineer I will continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop within the discipline with senior staff support.

Responsibilities

• Begin to take responsibility for project designs under the Engineer of Record supervision with senior staff oversight.
• Communicate design requirements and assist project managers with project coordination and facilitation between architects, contractors, other engineers, equipment manufacturer representatives, and other team members to determine project scope, feasibility, and equipment needs, and provide operating procedures and technical information.
• Attend and participate in owner, client, or architect meetings as needed and visit project sites to verify existing conditions and/or observe construction progress.
• Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Consistently maintains proficient understanding of industry standards and regulations.
• Perform calculations, develop design approaches and concepts, design engineering system(s), and fulfill other duties as assigned through collaboration with junior and senior staff, and Engineer of Record approval.
• Create intermediate to advanced system layouts, detail drawings, schematics, and schedules using Revit, AutoCAD or other software.
• Model lighting system luminaires (based on photometric calculations), controls, and circuiting for normal and emergency lighting.
• Model power systems circuiting and feeders for receptacles, equipment connections, and power distribution.
• Develop panel loading, service loading, voltage drop, and fault current calculations.
• Model components for telecommunication, fire alarm, security, and lighting protection systems.
• Help prepare and modify studies, plans, reports, specifications, and project designs.
• Reviews work for technical accuracy and completeness prior to final QA/QC review.
• Reviews Shop Drawings and Equipment Submittals for conformance to plan documents and project specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 5 or more years of relevant experience is required; Master’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry, codes and standards is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Visual Lighting, SKM Power Tools, and BlueBeam Revu.
• Travel may be up to 25% as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E‑Verify and is a drug‑free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.