Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Sound like your next move?

• You’re a Senior Electrical Engineer in or near Dayton, OH ready to do work that actually makes an impact 
• You enjoy tackling complex challenges and bringing thoughtful solutions to federal design projects 
• You’re confident owning your work—from developing detailed plans to running calculations and building accurate cost estimates 
• You’re known for being organized, detail-driven, and someone your team can always count on 
• You’re looking for more than just a job—you want growth, ownership, and real career momentum

At HEAPY, you won’t just design systems—you’ll help shape environments that truly matter. If the idea of growing your expertise while contributing to critical healthcare spaces excites you, this might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise

The Senior Electrical Engineer independently performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard electrical design engineering techniques for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. This person must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor design adaptations and modifications. This position requires the colleague to set assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.

This position normally requires a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and typically 10+ years’ related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to electrical engineering systems in the Built Environment. This includes considerable experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated electrical engineering and design equipment. An incumbent in this position should be in possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration. PE registration would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains clear knowledge of HEAPY Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values and demonstrates awareness of how those objectives relate to all position responsibilities.
• Approaches all assigned tasks as an opportunity for growth and experience, modeling the way for other team members.
• Continually advances technical education and personal development aligned with OKRI goals.
• Responsible for the design engineering services following with Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values as well as Corporate ISO Systems View(s), and related professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Collaborates with more experienced engineering colleagues to prepare basic plan details and outlines, cost estimates, and perform calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of electrical equipment, components, or systems.
• Lays out full plan designs, plan details and outlines, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
• Prepares technical specifications for review and approval.
• Evaluates vendors’ bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Reviews and approves electrical design drawings for assigned segment of project.
• Assists with development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures when directed by Practice Technical Leader.
• Prepares technical reports such as life cycle cost analysis, facility conditions assessments, and other engineering guidance for clients.
• Performs field tests & measurements, collects field data, as necessary.
• Aids and support to proposal teams or proposal managers as requested.
• Collaborates with and supports Design Engineers / Designer I & II colleagues on their technical development and professional growth.
• Collaborates with field observation colleagues to perform field observations and tests, measurements, collect field data, and prepare field reports and related documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to remain sedentary at desk for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and using a computer screen.
• Ability to operate a mouse, stylus, or similar tool to make adjustments on electronic visuals.
• Ability to see details of objects on a screen, including differences in colors, shades, and brightness.
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically and via phone with other individuals.
• Possession of Reliable transportation to and from the project.
• Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments which include the heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc.
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering self into different positions traditionally is achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Ability to move, transport, or position items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to apply established protocols and practices in a timely manner. and follow safety guidelines for both company and clients.
• Ability to gather, organize and evaluate information related to projects and calculations (such as cost analysis, facility assessments, design calculations, etc.).

NOTE

This job description is not designed to state or imply that the listed responsibilities are the only duties to be performed by the colleague in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned by a person authorized to assign such duties at any time with or without notice. All responsibilities and requirements listed are considered essential and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals who may request such modification due to disabilities. This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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HEAPY Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects – a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work 
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits – premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind 
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead 
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact – 10–15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time – open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week – we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect 
• Feel Your Best – annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose – annual professional development stipend to support your career goals