Sr. Electrical Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead complex substation design projects and mentor junior engineers on-site in the Cleveland area.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred), 10+ years of experience, a current PE license in IN/IL/OH, and strong technical writing and communication skills. On-site collaboration with clients is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years in electrical engineering with substation design experience.
• Active PE license in IN, IL, or OH is required.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from analysis through implementation.
• Provide senior-level engineering input and guidance to juniors.
• Develop and review drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Ensure projects stay within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and train new engineers and staff.
• Communicate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Perform short-circuit analysis, grounding, and protection studies.
• Coordinate instrument selection and control valve sizing.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Technical writing

Client communication

Microsoft Office

SKM software

Electrical substation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

Heat tracing software

Job description

Title: Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH / Middleburg Heights, OH

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in the Cleveland, OH area. This is a direct-hire opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in electrical and substation design.

Job Summary:

The Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for the engineering of assigned projects, including analysis of problems, development and implementation of solutions, and maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget. This individual will serve as a technical advisor and provide senior-level guidance to junior engineers while mentoring and training new employees.

Job Duties:

• Work on assigned engineering projects from analysis through implementation.
• Analyze engineering problems and develop effective solutions.
• Perform calculations and technical analysis as needed.
• Maintain projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
• Effectively lead project teams to ensure projects and tasks are completed to client satisfaction, on schedule, and within budget.
• Serve as a technical advisor and provide senior-level engineering input when required.
• Train and mentor new and junior employees on departmental processes, procedures, and company policies.
• Develop and review technical documentation, drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Support electrical and instrumentation engineering design activities, including:
• Low- and medium-power distribution system design and layout.
• Short-circuit analysis.
• Grounding and lightning protection.
• Wiring diagrams and schematic development.
• Conduit, cable tray, and underground duct bank design.
• Instrument selection and specification.
• Control valve and primary element sizing.
• Instrument loop diagrams, location plans, and installation details.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in electrical engineering, with experience in electrical substation design.
• Active PE License in Indiana, Illinois, or Ohio.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with engineering software applications such as SKM and/or heat tracing software.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles and design practices.

Work Schedule: On-site

Interview Format: On-site interviews

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.