Senior Electrical Designer | Madison, WI

IMEG Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned (ESOP)

IDEA Program

MEG AI platform

Dress for Your Day

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

IMEG Corporation in Madison, WI, seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects. You will work with engineers and clients to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice while mentoring staff.

The role involves coordinating scheduling, budgets, billing, and ensuring design quality and code compliance across design and construction phases. Travel up to 20% and no sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 7+ years in building design consulting or related field.
• Experience leading electrical design on medium-to-large projects.
• Familiarity with IES standards and NFPA references.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts and coordinate with engineers and clients.
• Prepare schedules, budgets, and fee calculations for proposals.
• Ensure code compliance and quality across design and construction phases.
• Mentor staff and develop client relationships.
• Manage change orders, documentation, and billing projections.

Skills

Circuit theory

Power systems

Electronics

IES standards

Mentoring

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Associates / BIM certification

Tools

eSPECS

Adobe / Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

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

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Madison, WI, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects. This role also leads design efforts with limited support from senior staff for larger, high-complexity projects involving electrical systems in buildings.

You will work with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients. The role includes managing project budgets, mentoring staff, and collaborating across teams while supporting industrial work involving bulk material handling, substations, automation and controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure.

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 Cafe 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.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/

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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