Sr. Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Lexington, KY seeks a Sr. Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design for industrial and commercial projects, including power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, guide technical standards, and ensure on-time delivery across all project phases. The ideal candidate has an active PE license and 7–10 years of MEP consulting experience with strong client-facing skills and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Active PE license.
• 7–10 years of electrical design engineering experience in MEP consulting.
• Strong NEC/NFPA/IBC knowledge and design standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for complex industrial and commercial projects.
• Oversee analyses, ensure code compliance, and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and support client engagements.
• Provide technical leadership through all project phases of execution.

Skills

PE License

Electrical Design

Project Leadership

Client-facing

MEP Consulting

Power Systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

BIM Coordination

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

The Sr. Electrical Engineer will lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for complex industrial and commercial projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems. This individual will oversee engineering analyses, ensure code compliance, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project schedules and budgets, support client engagements, and provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project execution. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7-10 years of MEP consulting experience and a strong background in electrical system design for industrial or commercial facilities. They possess expertise in power systems, proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, strong client-facing communication skills, and a proven ability to lead projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active PE License
• 7-10 years of electrical design engineering experience
• Strong MEP consulting background with industrial/commercial projects
• Expertise in power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, telecom, and security systems
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, and electrical design standards
• Advanced proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM coordination/clash detection
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, or similar power systems software
• Strong Excel, client-facing, leadership, and project coordination skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Automotive, Distribution, Mission Critical, or Commercial facilities
• Mentoring engineers and developing engineering standards
• Energy code compliance and performance modeling
• Budget/schedule management
• Construction administration and BIM leadership