Senior Electrical Designer | Madison, WI

IMEG; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Dress for Your Day

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision from day one

Wellness credit

Calm subscription

Job summary

IMEG, an employee-owned firm, seeks an Electrical Project Lead in Madison, WI to coordinate and manage design projects from scope through construction. You will support executives with proposals, prepare schedules, and maintain client communications while ensuring adherence to codes and quality processes.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, delivering milestones on time, and building strong client relationships in healthcare and industrial sectors. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or BIM-related certificate preferred.
• 7–8+ years in building design consulting; 11+ years acceptable with 12+ years in related fields.
• Ability to mentor and lead others; strong team leadership.
• Knowledge of electrical design, codes, and standards; strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MasterSpec editing; experience with eSPECS; familiarity with Revu tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist executives with design scopes, proposals, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for teams and clients.
• Generate monthly billings and update financial projections.
• Ensure designs meet codes and owner requirements; support construction teams.
• Lead meetings and document progress; schedule site visits as needed.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; mentor staff.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit theory

Power systems

IES standards

MasterSpec editing

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree / BIM certificate

Tools

eSPECS

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office

Job description

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

At a Glance

• Location: Madison, WI
• Discipline: Electrical
• Markets: Healthcare; MEP
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• 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 and deadline targets.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
• Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements, achieve milestone deliverables, complete quality control processes, and receive timely construction technical support.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling through all design and construction phases.
• 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 and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

What You’ll Bring

Required Educatio n

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

OR

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

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

• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• 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

About the Team

• Service mix is centered on industrial support work, especially bulk material handling, substations, automation/controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure. There is also recurring civil and municipal water/wastewater-related scope, which suggests a team that is especially strong in heavy industrial systems, facility upgrades, and infrastructure-driven work rather than traditional commercial building design.
• 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

Bring Your Career to IMEG

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, 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 includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’sstatus, 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 prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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