Senior Electrical Design Engineer / P.E.

AMG, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Paid overtime

GAP insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Professional development

Casual dress code

Company merch

Job summary

AMG, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a PE license to lead the Electrical & Instrumentation Department. You will mentor designers and collaborate with engineers, project managers and staff to develop electrical designs and drawings for large industrial facilities and process plants.

This role offers a leadership path as the current department lead approaches retirement. Candidates must live in the Dayton area and be willing to commute to the office.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the NEC.
• Experience with medium/low voltage distribution, MCCs, cable sizing, VFDs, transformers, switchgear, and lighting design.
• Familiarity with single-line diagrams and P&IDs.
• At least 5 years of electrical design or drafting in industrial processing environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM or EasyPower and arc flash studies.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to obtain multi-state licensure.
• Must reside in the greater Dayton area.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for industrial environments including MV/LV power distribution, controls, transformers and lighting.
• Develop single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and layout drawings.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure project success.
• Participate in field work and construction support, including site visits and verifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide on-the-job training.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Medium/low voltage distribution

Single-line diagrams

AutoCAD

REVIT

P&IDs familiarity

Team mentoring

Field readiness

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer / P.E.

• Dayton, Ohio

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer interested in a leadership path. For the right candidate, this role could grow into a management position as the current Electrical Department Lead transitions into a well-earned retirement. Candidates must live in the greater Dayton area and be willing to commute to the office. All applications and inquiries will be kept confidential.

As the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be a key member of our Electrical & Instrumentation Department, collaborating with engineers, project managers, designers, and administrative staff. You’ll help bring ideas to life by developing electrical designs and drawings for a wide variety of industrial facilities and process plants, overseeing the work of a team of designers and mentoring junior level engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing electrical systems including medium and low voltage power distribution, control systems, transformers, power correction, lighting and more for industrial environments
• Developing single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, cable schedules, and layout drawings
• Collaborating with other disciplines to ensure project success
• Participating in occasional field work and construction support, including site visits and field verifications
• Mentoring and providing on the job training to junior level engineers

Why You’ll Want to Work with Us

• Meaningful, impactful work on complex industrial and chemical processing projects
• Flexible work arrangements
• Excellent benefits, including employer-paid medical insurance, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, paid overtime, GAP insurance, and an HSA with employer contribution
• Ongoing professional development with support for training, licensure, certifications, and continued education
• A relaxed, respectful culture that encourages collaboration, autonomy, and innovation
• Casual dress code and subsidized employer branded clothing and merchandise.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Solid understanding of medium and low voltage power distribution systems, MCCs, cable sizing, power correction, variable frequency drives, transformers, switchgear, and lighting design
• Familiarity with single-line diagrams and P&IDs
• At least 5 years of electrical design or drafting experience, ideally in industrial processing environments including medium voltage distribution design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT
• Demonstrated experience using ETAP, SKM or EasyPower with strong knowledge of short circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash studies
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required
• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain a current NCEES record and obtain multi-state licensures
• Must live in the greater Dayton area.
• Candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency with software and/or provide proof of design experience

At AMG, Inc., engineering is anything but routine. Since 1980, we’ve brought practical ingenuity to complex challenges in heavy industrial and chemical processing environments, delivering smart, efficient solutions on projects ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $150 million. Our people are hands‑on problem‑solvers, innovative thinkers, and collaborative partners who know how to turn tough technical questions into real‑world results. We combine common sense with technical depth, an agile structure, and a high‑performance culture that supports meaningful work, professional growth, and a healthy balance between work and life.

We are proud to be a minority owned business and an equal opportunity employer.