Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Landmark projects

Collaborative culture

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits and education

Job summary

Blue Signal Search in Cleveland, OH seeks a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical design for commercial and institutional buildings from planning through construction.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure code-compliant designs. The role offers a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and strong opportunities for professional growth in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial or institutional buildings.
• FE exam completed; PE license to be obtained within two years.
• Experience producing construction documents for commercial/institutional projects.
• Expertise in electrical system analysis, power distribution, protective device coordination, and budgeting.
• Proficient with modern electrical design software and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of commercial, institutional, and other complex building projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare construction documents: power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low voltage designs.
• Conduct system capacity, fault current, coordination, and performance evaluations.
• Prepare technical documentation, narratives, and budget projections for deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical, structural engineers, owners, and contractors throughout delivery.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction.
• Provide on-site engineering support through inspections, field evaluations, and startup activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and leadership.
• Contribute to standards, QA processes, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems analysis

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing team in the Cleveland area. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the design of technically sophisticated commercial and institutional facilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects that have a lasting impact. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring developing professionals, and seeing your designs move from concept through construction, this position offers the technical depth and career growth to match your ambitions.

This Role Offers

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and strong work life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark commercial, institutional, and public sector building projects.
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and professional development.
• Competitive compensation package including annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and continuing education support.
• Long term career advancement with opportunities to expand technical leadership and project responsibilities.

What You Will Do

• Lead the electrical design of commercial, institutional, and other complex building projects from planning through construction.
• Prepare construction documents including power distribution, lighting, life safety, and low voltage system designs.
• Conduct engineering evaluations to determine electrical system capacity, fault current levels, protective device coordination, and overall system performance.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, project narratives, and budget projections to support engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, owners, and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Review shop drawings, equipment submittals, and contractor requests for information during construction.
• Provide on-site engineering support through project inspections, field evaluations, and startup activities as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers by providing technical guidance and project leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with technical proposals and client presentations when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• At least 10 years of experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, or other building-related projects.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is required.
• Expected to earn Professional Engineer (PE) credentials within two years of reaching this career level.
• Demonstrated experience producing construction documents for commercial or institutional building projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical system analysis, power distribution evaluations, protective device coordination, and project budgeting.
• Strong working knowledge of modern engineering software used for electrical system design, analysis, and documentation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license or active progress toward licensure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical regulations, recognized engineering guidelines, and energy-efficient design principles.
• Experience working directly with owners, architects, and construction teams throughout project delivery.