Senior Electrical Designer | Cincinnati, OH

IMEG; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

IMEG in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects.

You will manage electrical system design for buildings, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-functional work to meet budgets and client expectations.

Join a 100% employee-owned firm delivering energy-efficient designs for industrial, manufacturing, and MEP markets with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7+ years in building design consulting; 8+ preferred.
• 11+ years in building design or construction is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly.
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements, design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling during all phases of design and construction.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
• Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Client relations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

eSPECS

Adobe Revu

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects, supporting the delivery of larger and high complexity projects with limited support from senior staff while providing project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients.

You will manage project execution for electrical systems in buildings, including budgets, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination to help teams meet project goals and client expectations. This opportunity is connected to industrial, manufacturing, and MEP work, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone targets and deadlines.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly.
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards and code requirements, design milestone deliverables are achieved, IMEG and client quality control processes are completed, and construction technical support occurs in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling during all phases of design and construction.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
• Respond to and resolve client / construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

Experience

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry OR
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred

About The Team

• Service mix centers on industrial and aerospace/manufacturing work, with strong mechanical and electrical scope and frequent industrial architecture involvement. The portfolio also shows some process/manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, corporate/workplace renovations, and a little healthcare support, suggesting a team that is especially strong in industrial facility and production-space upgrades.
• Recent work includes SCIF Spaces, Industrial; 2022 VESIL Lab Security Upgrades, Industrial; and TMMK Café 2000 Criteria, Industrial.

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of Ohio Salary Range: $95,000-$137,000 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].