Senior Electrical Engineer

Kimmel Associates

North Carolina

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary $120,000-$130,000

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development and licensing

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Diverse and challenging projects

Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts for large commercial projects and mentor junior staff. The candidate will direct electrical engineering from concept through construction, coordinating with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires residency in the Cleveland metro area or relocation, with a focus on power distribution, lighting, life safety, and integrated building systems. A PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Experience leading electrical design for commercial building projects.
Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, life safety, and building systems.
Experience producing calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects with schedules and budgets.
Experience mentoring engineering and design staff.
Must reside in the Cleveland metro area or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design, engineering, and specs for commercial buildings.
Develop conceptual and schematic electrical designs under tight schedules.
Organize engineering activities through design and construction.
Mentor engineers and designers on project teams.
Review calculations, drawings, specs, and construction documents.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to hit milestones and budgets.
Perform site surveys and assess existing equipment.
Provide engineering support during construction and field questions.
Monitor scope and budgets, flag changes early.
Develop and maintain engineering standards.
Build relationships with clients, contractors, architects, and owners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit / BIM

Electrical design software

Job description

About the Company

The company is a respected engineering and design firm specializing in the delivery of innovative building systems for commercial and institutional facilities. With a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative project execution, and client-focused service, they provide comprehensive engineering solutions from concept through construction.

Their multidisciplinary team partners with owners, architects, contractors, and developers to design high-performing, efficient, and sustainable building systems. As the company continues to grow, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical engineering projects while mentoring technical staff and contributing to the continued success of the organization.

About the Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical engineering and design efforts for large, complex commercial projects from conceptual design through construction completion. This role requires a seasoned engineering professional who can provide technical leadership, develop innovative design solutions, and oversee multidisciplinary project coordination while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for project teams, mentor junior engineers and designers, and work closely with clients, contractors, and internal leadership throughout every phase of project delivery.

Candidates must reside in the Cleveland metropolitan area or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of electrical design, engineering, and specification development for commercial building projects.
Develop conceptual and schematic electrical designs for complex projects within aggressive project schedules.
Organize and manage engineering activities throughout design and construction.
Direct and mentor engineers and designers assigned to project teams.
Review electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents to ensure quality and accuracy.
Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to meet project milestones and budget objectives.
Perform site surveys, field investigations, and existing equipment assessments.
Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to field questions and resolving technical issues.
Monitor project scope, engineering budgets, and construction budgets while proactively communicating potential changes.
Assist in developing and maintaining company engineering, drafting, and design standards.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, architects, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience leading electrical engineering and design for commercial building projects.
Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting, life safety, and building electrical systems.
Experience preparing electrical calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously while managing schedules and budgets.
Experience directing and mentoring engineering and design staff.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform site investigations and coordinate engineering support during construction.
Candidates must currently reside in the Cleveland metropolitan area or be willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
Experience with multidisciplinary engineering project coordination.
Proficiency with industry-standard electrical design software and BIM/Revit platforms.
Experience working directly with architects, contractors, and building owners on commercial construction projects.

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