Senior Electrical Engineer | Charlotte, NC

IMEG; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Profit sharing

Dress for Your Day flexibility

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

IMEG seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, NC to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex building projects. The role focuses on electrical systems design, analysis, and oversight, with patient collaboration across cross-functional teams to meet budgets and client expectations.

The incumbent will mentor staff, support training, and stay current with industry trends and safety practices while delivering high-performance, energy-efficient designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• PE licensure is required.
• Minimum 7 years in building design consulting; 8+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for moderate to complex projects.
• Provide project direction and client communication.
• Mentor staff and support training efforts.
• Ensure designs meet codes and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Circuit theory

Power systems

Electromagnetism

Client communication

Team leadership

Quality control

Code compliance

Design reviews

Mentoring

MS Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

eSPECS

Bluebeam Revu

MasterSpec editing

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer | Charlotte, NC

100% Employee-Owned | Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex building projects. This role focuses on project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems while providing project direction, engineering solutions, and technical advice to clients and project teams.

You will work within project budgets, support training and mentoring efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. Working with a team active in housing and multifamily, commercial, and retail projects throughout the Southeast, you will help deliver integrated building systems solutions while advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Charlotte, NC

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Housing and multifamily; Commercial and retail

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You’ll Do

• Lead design efforts for the analysis and design of electrical systems for moderate to complex projects.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools according to code requirements and standards.
• Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.
• Interact with clients to gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build strong working relationships.
• Review electrical system designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence during design.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure designs and solutions meet quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Provide project direction, engineering solutions, and technical advice in collaboration with engineers and consultants.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, contribute to research and innovation efforts, and identify and mitigate safety risks in all aspects of engineering work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Participate in project interviews and project presentations.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

Experience

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Skills and Abilities

• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Design MEP systems for high-profile commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, retail, hospitality, and restaurant projects throughout the Southeast.
• Work on complex developments involving residential and office space above retail, structured parking, specialty lighting, restaurant exhaust, and flexible tenant systems.
• Recent work includes The Collection at Forsyth, Commercial.

Why IMEG

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

_ IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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