Senior Electrical Engineer

DLZ Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

DLZ Corporation in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for Building Systems to design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, control, and low-voltage systems for diverse projects.

You will lead and mentor staff, perform load calculations, energy modeling, and feasibility studies, and coordinate with clients to develop scopes and proposals while managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects. Travel to sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in building design, layout and analysis for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration is required.
• Revit skills preferred, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of LEED principles and Electrical Codes.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, control, and IT/data systems for buildings.
• Lead and mentor other electrical engineering staff.
• Load calculations, life cycle costing and energy modeling.
• Review installation of designed equipment/systems for compliance with construction documents.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, both in a broad and detailed scope
• Assist in developing feasibility studies
• Assist in the development of contract specifications and research the application of new procedures and/or products.
• Meet, communicate, and coordinate with clients to develop scopes, prepare proposals, and oversee the installation of the work, and manage internal and external project budgets.
• Perform duties on concurrent projects of various project types, scales, and complexity within the established schedules.

Skills

Power distribution design

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Low-voltage systems

Electrical Codes

LEED principles

Institutional design

Project coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure-we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation currently has an Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Systems opportunity Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, control, and IT/data systems for buildings.
• Lead and mentor other electrical engineering staff.
• Load calculations, life cycle costing and energy modeling.
• Review installation of designed equipment/systems for compliance with construction documents.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, both in a broad and detailed scope
• Assist in developing feasibility studies
• Assist in the development of contract specifications and research the application of new procedures and/or products.
• Meet, communicate, and coordinate with clients to develop scopes, prepare proposals, and oversee the installation of the work, and manage internal and external project budgets.
• Perform duties on concurrent projects of various project types, scales, and complexity within the established schedules.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor or master's degree in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years' experience in building design, layout and analysis for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration is required.
• Revit skills preferred, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of LEED principles and Electrical Codes.
• Institutional design experience required.
• Travel to job sites and client offices is required.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy-it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.