Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical EngineerSalary: ConfidentialLocation: Akron, OhioMinimum Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited universityRelocation Assistance: AvailableJob DescriptionAn industry leading, multi disciplined engineering and design build firm is preparing for an important transition. With a long standing Principal Electrical Engineer retiring this spring, we are seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer ready to step into a high impact leadership role and help shape the next chapter.This is not residential. Not commercial retail. Not strip malls and storefronts.This is industrial power at scale. Chemical plants. Petrochemical facilities. Energy systems. Manufacturing operations where precision matters and downtime is measured in serious dollars.If you are the kind of engineer who enjoys standing in a control room one day and leading load studies the next, this role was built with you in mind.The OpportunityYou will take ownership of complex industrial electrical projects from concept through execution. You will lead calculations, guide designers and engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and engage directly with clients in the field.This is a role for someone who wants influence. Someone who wants their name attached to systems that actually power industry.You will work on:Power, lighting and electrical distribution systemsElectrical one line drawingsElectrical load studiesProtective relaying and short circuit studiesArc flash analysisPower equipment specification including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, drives, UPS systemsHazardous area classification and industrial wiring practicesControl schematics, P and IDs, PFDs, loop diagramsGrounding and lighting systemsYou will also serve as a project lead on single discipline projects, estimating hours, defining scope, guiding team members, reviewing drawings and maintaining client communication.Field visits are part of the design process. You will occasionally be on site, collaborating with operations teams, checking installations, solving real world problems, and ensuring systems perform exactly as designed.QualificationsWhat You Bring12 to 30 years of industrial electrical engineering experienceExperience in chemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, utility, energy or manufacturing environmentsStrong knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 30, applicable codes, arc flash and hazardous classificationsExperience with protective relaying and short circuit analysisProficiency in AutoCAD (3D preferred), Revit, Microsoft Office and EasyPower or similar modeling softwareComfort reading and developing P and IDs, PFDs and detailed installation drawingsField experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) license is preferred. If you do not yet hold one, you must be willing and motivated to obtain it soon after hire. Support is available to help you get there.Why is This a Great OpportunityWork StructureThis is a hybrid position based in Akron, Ohio. You will work on site at least three days per week, collaborating directly with a multi disciplinary engineering team. Remote only candidates cannot be considered.Relocation assistance may be offered on a case by case basis.Some domestic overnight travel may be required.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. H 1B sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates who currently hold an H 1B.Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $110,000 to $140,000Overtime eligible for hours worked over 40 per weekDiscretionary bonus opportunitiesSign on bonus potentialComprehensive benefits include:401(k) with discretionary matchProfit sharingMedical, dental and vision coverageHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending AccountsCompany paid life insuranceShort and long term disabilityTuition assistance and professional certification reimbursementPE registration reimbursement and bonus for certification passagePaid time off and paid holidaysPaid jury duty and bereavement leaveParking subsidyFlexible work hoursHybrid scheduleProfessional development supportMentorship and structured career pathingCompany events, performance recognition and longevity awardsCollege scholarship opportunities for dependentsThe CultureYou will join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration and long term relationships. The environment is professional yet approachable. Engineers mentor. Leaders teach. Teams solve problems together.This is a place where your experience is respected, your judgment matters, and your growth is supported.