Senior Electrical Engineer

Qualified Professional & Technical

Merrillville (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Indiana is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design and evaluate electrical systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, with 10+ years of design experience. You will be responsible for technical leadership, data preparation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong knowledge in power systems and proficiency in CAD software like Autodesk AutoCAD is essential. The position is full-time and offers a mid-senior level career opportunity.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in electrical design preferred.
Experience in power distribution and control systems.
Knowledge of NFPA standards is essential.

Responsibilities

Collect and prepare engineering data and calculations.
Develop technical specifications and evaluations.
Lead field work and installations.

Skills

Electrical systems design experience

Knowledge of single line and schematic diagrams

Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Analytic and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

AGI32

SKM

ETAP

Job description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will collect and prepare data/information and perform detailed engineering calculations within industrial power systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will also perform engineering design for review/approval by senior staff and will also demonstrate technical and professional growth annually by maintaining active membership in professional organizations and participating in technical seminars and/or courses.

Responsibilities

Collect and prepare data/information, perform detailed engineering calculations, and write formal engineering and technical reports.
Partner with different disciplines to deliver products
Develop technical specifications and data sheets, perform technical evaluation of bids, and recommend best value design which meets client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
Provide leadership in field work by checking installations and problem‑solving activities.
Perform calculation checking and vendor drawing reviews.
Serve as discipline lead on single and multi‑discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, making staffing recommendations, and checking drawings.
Interact with other departments and suppliers to obtain pertinent information.
Provide leadership in performing engineering design services using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Software.

Education, Experience and Skills

Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
10+ years of electrical systems design experience in an engineering consulting organization or related field.
Knowledge of single line and schematic diagrams, P&IDs and NFPA standards.
Experience in power distribution, substation and distribution hardware specification, power system modeling, control systems, and hardware interfacing for projects in the process industries.
Experience with electrical design using Autodesk AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit or BIM Software.
Experience with photometrics calculations using AGI32. (Preferred, not required).
Knowledge of short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies, voltage drop and cable/conduit/cable tray sizing.
Experience with SKM and/or ETAP electrical modeling software is preferred.
Experience with lighting design and grounding.
Experience with Lightning Protection design per NFPA standards.
Experience with Fire Alarm Design per NFPA standards.
Experience with Electrical Hazardous Area Classification Design per NFPA and OSHA standards.
Experience with low voltage Telecommunications/Data and security design per BICSI Guidelines.
Knowledge of Sustainable and Energy Efficient electrical design per IECC Standards and US Green Building Council Guidelines.
Experience with heat trace design.
Understanding of utility interface design.
Resource management skills to delegate CAD work to designer(s).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task and be highly organized for effective project planning.
Strong analytic, problem‑solving, and attention to detail abilities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.