Senior Electrical Engineer (PE) – Lead High-Impact Projects

Prime AE Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime AE Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I (PE Level) to join our growing MEP team across Ohio and neighboring states. You will lead design of complex electrical systems for diverse building types, collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, review designs, and ensure projects meet client expectations from concept through construction, with emphasis on power distribution, lighting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical system design.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing in the state where the position is based (or ability to obtain).
• Experience designing electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding and bonding, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage systems such as telecommunications, paging, and nurse call.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as SKM and lighting photometric software such as Visual.
• Experience with healthcare or federal projects is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems from concept through final construction documentation.
• Perform electrical engineering analyses and calculations to support system design and performance.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex design challenges across multiple project types.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and contractors to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Review and apply applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards related to electrical system design.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers within the MEP department.
• Participate in design reviews and support construction-phase services as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting controls

PE license

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

Nurse call/telecom

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

Visual lighting software

Job description

Prime AE Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer I (PE Level) to join our growing MEP team across Ohio and neighboring states. You will lead design of complex electrical systems for diverse building types, collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, review designs, and ensure projects meet client expectations from concept through construction, with emphasis on power distribution, lighting,