Senior Electrical Engineer

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Parental leave

401K match

Profit sharing

End-of-year bonus

Remote work flexibility

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for industrial and commercial facilities, focusing on power distribution, lighting, and integrated controls. You will guide project teams, review drawings and specs, and mentor junior engineers to ensure high-quality, client-focused solutions from planning through construction.

You will collaborate with architects and project managers to maintain scope and schedule, lead RFIs and submittals, and drive quality and client

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Proficient in electrical design including low- and medium-voltage distribution and lighting systems.
• Ability to independently develop complete construction drawings and technical specs.
• Experience using Revit in electrical engineering context.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical engineering and design teams on industrial and commercial building projects.
• Develop and oversee lighting and lighting control system designs that meet performance and code standards.
• Design power distribution systems for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Prepare and review construction documents, specs, and calculations for complete drawing packages.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project execution from planning through construction administration.

Conocimientos

BSEE

PE license

10+ years experience

Revit

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

Revit

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Sr Electrical Engineer leads electrical engineering and design efforts for industrial and commercial building projects, with a focus on power distribution, lighting systems, and integrated controls. This role oversees the development of complete construction document packages, provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused engineering solutions from initial planning through construction administration.

Job Title: Sr Electrical Engineer

The Sr Electrical Engineer leads electrical engineering and design efforts for industrial and commercial building projects, with a focus on power distribution, lighting systems, and integrated controls. This role oversees the development of complete construction document packages, provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused engineering solutions from initial planning through construction administration.

Job Description

The Sr Electrical Engineer leads electrical engineering and design efforts for industrial and commercial building projects, with a focus on power distribution, lighting systems, and integrated controls. This role oversees the development of complete construction document packages, provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused engineering solutions from initial planning through construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design teams on industrial and commercial building projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to project requirements.


• Develop and oversee lighting and lighting control system designs that meet performance, efficiency, and code compliance standards.


• Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems for industrial and commercial facilities, including equipment selection and system coordination.


• Prepare and review construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering calculations to produce complete, accurate, and coordinated drawing packages.


• Select and specify electrical equipment, materials, and installation methods that align with project needs, industry standards, and best practices.


• Support the integration of controls for mechanical and refrigeration systems, coordinating with other disciplines to ensure seamless system operation.


• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and project managers throughout all project phases to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and design intent.


• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineering staff to support their development and ensure consistent quality of work.


• Support project execution from planning and conceptual design through detailed design and construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals as needed.


• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality engineering and client service, proactively addressing project challenges and contributing to long-term client relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).


• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering.


• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for industrial and commercial facilities.


• Proficiency in electrical engineering design, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution and lighting systems.


• Ability to independently develop complete construction drawing packages and technical specifications.


• Experience using design tools and software such as Revit in an electrical engineering context.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and coordinate engineering and design teams.


• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients.


• Proven project coordination abilities, including managing priorities, schedules, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders.


• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and responsive client service.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Architecture and Engineering (A/E) consulting experience, particularly in a multidisciplinary environment.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams that include architectural, mechanical, structural, and other engineering disciplines.


• Exp. in large manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer products, or industrial facility design.


• Experience integrating electrical systems with mechanical and refrigeration controls.


• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound engineering decisions within project constraints.

Work Environment

The Sr Electrical Engineer works in a professional architecture and engineering consulting environment focused on industrial and commercial facilities. The role involves close collaboration with architects, engineers, and project managers across multiple disciplines, using modern design tools such as Revit and other electrical engineering software to develop comprehensive construction document packages. Work typically occurs in an office setting with periodic visits to project sites during planning, design, and construction administration phases. The environment emphasizes quality engineering, client service, teamwork, and continuous coordination throughout all project phases, with professional business attire expected for client meetings and site visits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Comprehensive health insurance


• life insurance


• paid time off


• paid parental leave


• 401K match


• profit sharing


• end-of-year bonus plan


• remote work flexibility


• tuition reimbursement


• on-site fitness center


• free parking and more.

Strong culture that encourages and enables continuous improvement and professional development. The A&E firm allocates 40 hours of professional development each year to their internal employees Commitment to employment objection which means they don't layoff due to a lack of work The A&E firm's #1 value is focused on being the #1 place to work. Their average job tenure is 12-15 years

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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