Lead Electrical Engineer

Ceso; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Rewards and Recognition Program

Training and Development

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

HRS/Professional License Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to perform a wide range of design tasks for diverse building projects. You will mentor junior staff, lead projects from concept through completion, and ensure deliverables align with codes and client needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with architects and contractors, performing complex calculations, and maintaining quality in design documents. A PE license and strong leadership are required; a hybrid work arrangement is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; 10+ years of relevant experience.
• PE license required; ability to lead engineering design and ensure project quality.
• Proficiency with Deltek, Revit, BlueBeam and related design software.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff and lead projects from concept to completion.
• Communicate design requirements and coordinate with architects, contractors, and engineers.
• Perform calculations and guide design of building systems to meet schedule and budget.
• Oversee quality reviews and ensure accurate, neat drawings.
• Attend meetings and oversee site visits to verify conditions and progress.

Skills

PE license

Leadership

Mentoring

AEC industry codes

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

Deltek

Autodesk Revit

Visual Lighting

SKM Power Tools

BlueBeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

Qualifications and 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

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.