Senior Electrical Engineer / Journeyman Electrician - Columbus, Ohio

MissionHires; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Journeyman Electrician to lead complex commercial and industrial projects in Central and Southwest Ohio. The ideal candidate will manage a team of ~12 and oversee multidisciplinary electrical designs and field coordination.

This role requires expertise in high/medium voltage systems, project management experience, and familiarity with platforms like Revit and Procore. Hands-on leaders who excel in cross-functional project coordination are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Active Journeyman License.
• Proven experience managing direct reports and leading engineering teams.
• Hands‑on experience with high and medium voltage systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and execution for complex facilities.
• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 12.
• Manage power distribution, lighting systems, transformers, and PLCs.
• Coordinate closely with project management teams.

Skills

High Voltage systems

Medium Voltage systems

Telecom infrastructure

Data systems

Lighting systems

Power distribution

Transformers

PLCs

Tools

Revit

Procore

SolidWorks

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer / Journeyman Electrician to lead complex commercial and industrial projects across Central and Southwest Ohio. This role drives multidisciplinary electrical design and field coordination, manages a team of ~12, and ensures compliant, integrated high- and medium-voltage systems, power distribution, lighting, telecom, data, transformers, and PLCs. Ideal for a hands‑on leader with deep power systems expertise and cross‑functional project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and execution for commercial and industrial facilities
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 12 engineers and technical staff
• Oversee high-voltage and medium-voltage systems design, integration, and commissioning support
• Manage power distribution, lighting systems, transformers, PLCs, telecom, and data infrastructure
• Coordinate closely with design, construction, and project management teams to align scope, schedule, and budget
• Utilize industry-standard platforms for modeling, collaboration, and project tracking (e.g., Revit, Procore, SolidWorks, Navisworks, BIM 360)
• Ensure adherence to applicable electrical codes, standards, and client requirements
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and drive cross‑functional alignment and risk mitigation
• Support field coordination, resolve design issues, and ensure constructability and quality

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience
• Active Journeyman License
• Proven experience managing direct reports and leading engineering teams
• Hands‑on experience with all of the following: High Voltage systems; Medium Voltage systems; Telecom infrastructure; Data systems; Lighting systems; Power distribution; Transformers; PLCs
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical system integration across complex facilities
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and coordinate cross‑functional teams
• Solid understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards
• Industry exposure to sophisticated facilities such as healthcare, aviation, hospitality, military, data centers, warehousing, or industrial environments (experience in one or more is sufficient)
• Familiarity with one or more platforms such as Revit, Procore, SolidWorks, Navisworks, or BIM 360