Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Hire Type : Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000-$130,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This opportunity is with a top-tier engineering/design organization offering strong project diversity and career growth.

Job Duties:

• Lead electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Develop load calculations, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master.
• Perform voltage drop, fault current, and load calculations using Design Master or SKM.
• Coordinate utility service requirements, transformer sizing, and metering needs.
• Prepare Basis of Design documents, system narratives, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and low-voltage teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, and client communication.
• Perform QA/QC on drawings, models, and calculations.
• Conduct field visits for construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within professional services.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1-2 years.
• Proficient in Revit (5+ years) with experience using Design Master Electrical or SKM PowerTools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and state building codes.
• Experience designing normal and emergency power systems, switchboards, panelboards, feeders, transformers, grounding, lighting, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage pathways.
• Ability to perform voltage drop, load, and fault current calculations.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies; knowledge of solar/renewable systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, federal, government, or institutional facilities is preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability

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.

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