Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Systems & BIM Lead

Actalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Kentucky seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and analyze building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage/data networks. The role leads electrical studies, mentors junior engineers, coordinates with other disciplines, and supports commissioning and QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include client liaison, defining scope and deliverables, overseeing construction administration, contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky.
• At least 5 years of experience in a consulting firm.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage/data systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM workflows for MEP coordination.
• Ability to travel 10–20% for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution systems, including panelboards, feeders, and related infrastructure for building projects.
• Design interior and exterior lighting systems, including lighting controls, to meet project performance and code requirements.
• Design grounding and bonding systems to ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance.
• Design fire alarm and low-voltage/data systems, integrating them with overall building systems.
• Perform electrical engineering studies, including load calculations, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Act as a technical advisor during client meetings, explaining design concepts clearly.
• Define project scope, deliverables, and technical requirements in collaboration with clients and internal teams.
• Oversee construction administration for electrical systems, including RFIs and submittals.
• Support commissioning activities, including field observations and functional testing.
• Write clear observation reports documenting site visits and recommended actions.
• Review contractors’ pay applications for alignment with progress and contract requirements.
• Support proposals and business development with technical content and LOE estimates.
• Coordinate with mechanical and plumbing teams to integrate electrical systems into MEP design.
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure constructible, code-compliant designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote QA/QC standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Short-circuit analysis

Arc-flash studies

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Kentucky)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical calculation tools

Job description

Actalent in Kentucky seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and analyze building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage/data networks. The role leads electrical studies, mentors junior engineers, coordinates with other disciplines, and supports commissioning and QA/QC throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include client liaison, defining scope and deliverables, overseeing construction administration, contributing to