Lead Electrical Engineer

CESO, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

Reimbursement for Professional Licuses

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Ohio to drive design across commercial, retail, and multi-family projects. The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and delivering on-time, on-budget designs that adhere to industry standards.

You will guide engineers, coordinate with architects and contractors, perform critical calculations, and ensure document quality. A PE license and ABET degree plus 10+ years of experience are required; hybrid work and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 10+ years of relevant experience; Master’s degree can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design, AEC industry codes and standards.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering standards and tools.
• Proficiency with daily timesheet data entry and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach junior staff and engineers across teams, providing technical oversight.
• Lead projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate design requirements with architects, contractors, and engineers to define scope.
• Perform calculations and guide design documents ensuring quality meets scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee the quality review process and ensure accuracy and neatness of drawings.
• Attend meetings with clients/owners and observe site conditions.
• Stay current with engineering codes and standards through training.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations in project design.
• Engage in client and industry events to foster relationships.
• Supervise junior engineers and support their growth.

Skills

Mentoring

Project leadership

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Deltek

Autodesk Revit

Visual Lighting

SKM Power Tools

BlueBeam Revu

Job description

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail, hospitality, multi-family, and light industrial programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “finding purpose through serving others,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, a Lead Electrical Engineer performs a wide variety of technical assignments requiring the application of standard engineering design techniques 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 Lead Engineer mentors and supports team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration, while also reviewing and approving engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively mentor and coach junior staff, senior team members and other engineers across teams or practices, provide technical oversight and guidance (document production, submittal review, etc.).
• Lead projects or programs from concept through completion.
• 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 and feasibility.
• Perform calculations, design advanced building systems, guide team(s) to prepare design documents through coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines, and ensure document production quality meets scope, schedule and budget.
• Oversee the quality review process, regularly review in-progress work, facilitate drawing preparation and ensure work accuracy and neatness.
• Attend and participate in owner, client, or architect meetings as needed and visit project sites to verify existing conditions and/or observe construction progress.
• Consistently maintain advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry codes and standards, relating to a broad range of practices, projects or program types through attending internal/external trainings, of self-study.
• Applies local, state, and federal regulations and adapt engineering information, codes, and standards into the design of projects.
• Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Responsible for all junior Engineers under direct supervision and take ownership of the success and ongoing growth of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 10 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.
• Experiencing creating and maintaining engineering standards and tools is required.Professional Engineering (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, Deltek, Autodesk Revit, Visual Lighting, SKM Power Tools, BlueBeam Revu, and other applicable design software.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

$96,148 - $195,149 a year

CESO Compensation Transparency:

The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review of a candidate’s background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location:

• Akron, OH: $96,148 - $124,597
• Cleveland, OH: $101,489 - $131,519
• Columbus, OH: $101,489 - $131,519
• Kansas City, KS: $101,489 - $131,519
• Rogers, AR: $96,148 - $124,597

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

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.