Senior Electrical Engineer

GEE Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning culture

Flexible hours

Total rewards package

Career development

Job summary

GEE Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in data centers and mission-critical infrastructure. You will design high-availability systems, balance hands-on execution with client-facing leadership, and mentor junior engineers to uphold engineering excellence.

You will lead projects from concept to closeout, sign and seal drawings, and partner with clients to deliver robust, scalable power solutions while advancing internal practices and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Active PE licensure or progress toward PE.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering, data centers preferred.
• Expertise in medium/low-voltage power distribution.
• Experience signing drawings and client-facing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technical Excellence: Perform advanced electrical design and analysis, including capacity calculations, system layouts, equipment selection, and life-cycle cost evaluations.
• Lead Projects End-to-End: Manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration and final closeout, meeting scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Serve as Engineer of Record: Sign and seal engineering drawings, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Partner with Clients: Act as the primary engineering contact, present proposals, lead project meetings, and build long-term relationships.

Skills

PE licensure

Power distribution

UPS systems

Generators

Switchgear

Lighting & alarms

Education

Bachelors in EE

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical Design Tools

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centers & Mission-Critical Infrastructure)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who brings technical depth, proactive leadership, and a commitment to engineering excellence. This role is central to designing and delivering high-availability data centers and mission-critical infrastructure. As a key leader on our team, you will balance hands-on design execution with client-facing leadership and the mentorship of emerging engineering talent.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Technical Excellence: Perform advanced electrical design and analysis, including capacity calculations, system layouts, equipment selection, and life-cycle cost evaluations.
• Lead Projects End-to-End: Manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration and final closeout, consistently meeting scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Serve as Engineer of Record: Sign and seal engineering drawings, ensuring strict compliance with engineering codes, design standards, and professional rules of conduct.
• Partner with Clients: Act as the primary engineering contact for customers, present technical proposals, lead project meetings, and build long-term, trusted relationships.
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Supervise and guide junior engineers, manage workload distribution, conduct regular reviews, and lead internal training sessions like Lunch and Learns.
• Collaborate Multidisciplinary: Coordinate closely across internal teams, vendors, and contractors to seamlessly integrate design, construction, and client objectives.
• Manage Project Financials: Oversee project budgets, track design costs, manage change orders, and support invoicing to ensure project profitability.
• Champion Innovation: Resolve complex design challenges decisively, conduct project closeout analyses to capture lessons learned, and continuously improve internal engineering practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE), or working towards it would be preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with a strong preference for data center or mission-critical projects.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in medium/low-voltage power distribution, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and lighting/alarm systems.
• Software Skills: High proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and industry-standard electrical design tools.
• Leadership Traits: Proven track record of mentoring talent, managing project budgets, and juggling multiple competing priorities.

Why work here?

• Award-Winning Culture: Multi-year nominee for "Best Place to Work" featuring a collaborative, people-first environment with team outings and wellness programs.
• Flexibility: A culture focused on work-life balance, offering flexible hours and team-managed remote work schedules.
• Total Rewards: Competitive base salary commensurate with your experience, performance incentives, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for leadership development, fully supported continuing education, and long-term career growth.