Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP Consulting (Des Moines)

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its MEP team in the Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE area. This on-site role leads electrical design for commercial and institutional projects and coordinates with architects, owners, and contractors to deliver construction documents and robust systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical engineering within an MEP or A/E setting, extensive Revit experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years in an MEP consulting or A/E design firm.
• Experience designing electrical/MEP systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Experience in education, government, or healthcare markets.
• Extensive hands-on experience using Autodesk Revit for building systems design & construction documents.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and coordination with architects/contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication; on-site work ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for commercial and institutional projects.
• Design and coord. power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and LV systems.
• Develop construction documents and specifications in Revit.
• Lead projects from concept through construction administration.
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, architectural, structural, and other disciplines.
• Work directly with architects, owners, contractors, and other clients.
• Perform electrical calculations, equipment selection, code analysis, and system evaluations.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Respond to RFIs and provide engineering support during construction.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and assessments of existing electrical systems.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the continued growth of RCE's electrical engineering practice.

Skills

Electrical engineering

MEP consulting

Autodesk Revit

Building systems design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Low-voltage systems

Building codes

Project coordination

Client communication

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – MEP ConsultingLocations:

Ames / Des Moines, Iowa or Omaha, Nebraska

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC

About the Opportunity

Resource Consulting Engineers (RCE) is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing MEP consulting team in the Ames/Des Moines, Iowa or Omaha, Nebraska area.

This is a hands‑on engineering and project leadership position for an electrical engineer with significant experience designing building systems within an MEP consulting engineering or A/E design firm. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design efforts, coordinate directly with clients and project teams, and help deliver projects within the education, government, healthcare, and institutional markets.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. Candidates must reside in, or be able to work on‑site from, the Ames/Des Moines or Omaha area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for commercial and institutional building projects.
• Design and coordinate power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and low‑voltage systems.
• Develop electrical construction documents and specifications using Autodesk Revit.
• Lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Coordinate electrical systems with mechanical, architectural, structural, and other project disciplines.
• Work directly with architects, owners, contractors, and other clients.
• Perform electrical calculations, equipment selection, code analysis, and system evaluations.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Respond to RFIs and provide engineering support during construction.
• Participate in site visits, field observations, and assessments of existing electrical systems.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Contribute to the continued growth of RCE's electrical engineering practice.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience working within an MEP consulting engineering firm and/or A/E design firm.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical/MEP systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• Project experience within education, government, and/or healthcare markets.
• Extensive hands‑on experience using Autodesk Revit for building systems design and construction documents.
• Experience designing power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical and building codes.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site from the Ames/Des Moines, IA or Omaha, NE area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or Nebraska, or ability to obtain appropriate licensure through reciprocity.
• Experience leading electrical design projects from concept through construction.
• K-12 school, higher education, healthcare, municipal, or government facility experience.
• Experience with renovation, addition, and new-construction projects.
• Client‑facing project management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Familiarity with energy‑efficient and sustainable building design.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate comes from an established MEP consulting or architecture/engineering environment and has spent their career designing electrical systems for buildings rather than industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, utilities, or product development. They are highly proficient in Revit, comfortable taking ownership of projects, and capable of communicating directly with architects, owners, contractors, and internal engineering teams. They are looking for an opportunity where they can have a meaningful impact on projects and play a significant role in the continued growth of a smaller engineering firm.

About Resource Consulting Engineers

Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting engineering firm providing building analysis, design, and construction administration services. RCE works on projects that directly serve communities throughout Iowa and Nebraska, including K-12 schools, higher education facilities, government buildings, healthcare environments, and other institutional facilities. The firm offers experienced engineers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and contribute to the growth and leadership of the organization.