Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky. This is a Lead Engineering role for an experienced Professional Engineer who enjoys technical design, project leadership, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineers. This individual will serve as a senior technical resource and project leader but will not have direct reports.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work collaboratively with other engineering and design professionals on a variety of building and infrastructure projects while helping strengthen existing client relationships and support successful project delivery.

Leadership & Client Opportunity

This position is ideal for a senior engineer who wants to remain highly involved in technical engineering and project delivery while also serving as a trusted resource for clients and junior team members. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will act as a Lead Engineer and mentor without direct-report responsibilities.

Success in this position will require a combination of technical expertise, project leadership, communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering and design of building and infrastructure projects
• Design electrical power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, audio/visual, and related building systems
• Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection for various voltage systems
• Prepare and review electrical construction documents, specifications, drawings, and technical calculations
• Provide construction administration throughout project delivery
• Coordinate electrical designs with other engineering and design disciplines
• Serve as a senior technical resource throughout project design and construction
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff
• Plan project resources and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Perform technical and quality-control reviews
• Communicate directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current clients to support long-term partnerships and continued project opportunities
• Understand client needs and help ensure projects consistently meet technical, schedule, budget, and service expectations
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and other relationship-building activities
• Support business development efforts through strong project delivery and ongoing client engagement

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration in at least one U.S. state
• Ability to obtain PE registration in additional states through reciprocity/comity as needed
• 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Significant experience designing facilities and providing construction administration within an engineering or design consulting environment
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and team members is required
• Strong knowledge of applicable building, electrical, and fire codes and standards
• Experience with electrical calculations, equipment sizing, and system selection for different voltage systems
• Ability to independently lead the technical aspects of complex projects
• Experience managing project schedules, resources, and budgets
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience with Revit
• Experience with electrical design and analysis software
• Experience with lighting design software
• Experience working on a variety of commercial, institutional, or infrastructure projects
• Previous client relationship management or business development experience
• Experience leading complex electrical design projects from concept through construction

The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Relocation assistance may be considered
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance