Senior Electrical Engineer

Thomas Young Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401(k) plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Thomas Young Group designs high-performance electrical systems for healthcare, mission-critical, government, commercial and education environments. This Senior Electrical Engineer role involves designing and managing electrical systems, distribution, backup power, lighting, grounding, and communications, while mentoring junior engineers and conducting peer reviews.

You will perform system studies, review vendor drawings, oversee installations and commissioning, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in healthcare, mission-critical, or commercial building projects
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, and electrical design/calculation tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, multitask, and build trust across teams

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electrical systems, including distribution, backup power, lighting, grounding, and communications
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews
• Perform system studies such as load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses
• Review vendor drawings and submittals, oversee installations, and ensure successful commissioning
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and architectural teams
• Contribute to project planning, cost management, and risk assessments
• Support business development and proposal efforts with technical insight

Skills

Leadership

Communication

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Electrical design tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM/Revit

Load flow software

Short circuit analysis software

Job description

This firm has built a strong reputation over three decades for designing complex, high-performance systems across healthcare, mission-critical, government, commercial, and education environments. Their team is made up of experienced, licensed engineers who collaborate closely to deliver thoughtful, reliable solutions. It’s a place where technical excellence and professional growth go hand in hand.

What you'll be doing:

Design and manage electrical systems, including distribution, backup power, lighting, grounding, and communications

Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and peer reviews

Perform system studies such as load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analyses

Review vendor drawings and submittals, oversee installations, and ensure successful commissioning

Work collaboratively with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and architectural teams

Contribute to project planning, cost management, and risk assessments

Support business development and proposal efforts with technical insight

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in healthcare, mission-critical, or commercial building projects

Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, and electrical design/calculation tools

Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, multitask, and build trust across teams

More reasons to apply:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with discretionary company contributions

Ongoing professional development through seminars and workshops

Individual growth and advancement plans reviewed annually