Senior Electrical Engineer | Urbandale, IA

IMEG Corp; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG Corp in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design efforts on moderate to complex building projects and support the delivery of larger ventures with limited senior staff oversight.

You will work with engineers and clients to provide electrical engineering solutions, manage project budgets, mentor staff, and ensure code compliance, safety, and quality while advancing innovative energy-efficient designs.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and PE license required.
• 7+ years in building design consulting; 8+ years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, circuit theory and electromagnetism.
• Familiar with IES/ NFPA standards and related references.
• Proficiency with MS Office; able to mentor and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for moderate to complex buildings.
• Develop detailed designs, specs, and calculations per codes.
• Perform site assessments and produce analyses.
• Define client needs and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Mentor staff and support team development.
• Review designs and apply IMEG quality control.
• Maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Address field issues with limited senior staff support.
• Stay current on industry trends and innovations.
• Prioritize safety and manage project risks.
• Travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

eSPECS

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

MasterSpec editing

Job description

## Senior Electrical Engineer | Urbandale, IAApplylocations: Des Moines, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-16162MEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Urbandale, IA, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects and support the delivery of larger, high-complexity building projects with limited senior staff oversight. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, electrical engineering solutions, and client guidance that drive positive project outcomes. You’ll also help manage project budgets, support training and mentoring efforts, and collaborate across teams to meet project goals and client expectations.**Principal Responsibilities**• Lead electrical system design efforts for moderate to complex building projects • Develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards • Perform site assessments and prepare detailed technical analyses and reports • Partner with clients to define project needs, gather requirements, and communicate technical recommendations clearly • Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional, responsive communication • Review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence during production and apply IMEG quality control processes • Train, mentor, and motivate staff while supporting team development • Provide technical assistance to help resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research and innovation efforts • Prioritize safety, identify and mitigate electrical system risks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and support interviews and presentations**Required Qualifications and Skills**• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required • Professional Engineer (PE) License required • 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry • 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 This position is not eligible for sponsorship.**Why Join Us**IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.**Electrical Team Highlights**• IMEG’s electrical engineers design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure. • Team work spans medium-voltage campus power systems, facility interior electrical layouts, emergency power, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and renewable energy integration. • Electrical designs prioritize safety and reliability while meeting the unique needs of each project. • The team collaborates closely with other design disciplines to deliver integrated, code-compliant, high-performance, energy-efficient outcomes. • Project exposure includes sectors such as data centers, hospitals, and K-12, with relevance to trends including smart buildings, energy codes, BIM, and photovoltaic/energy storage.**Locations available:**Urbandale, IAApply today to join IMEG and help deliver impactful electrical engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve.