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Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Firm

This multidisciplinary Architecture and Engineering (A/E) firm provides sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions across healthcare, higher education, federal, government, institutional, and mixed-use facilities.

With integrated Architecture, MEP Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Interior Design, and Sustainability Consulting services, the firm delivers high-performance building systems that improve communities and enhance the built environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and coordination of electrical systems for healthcare facilities, higher education campuses, federal buildings, and institutional projects.

This role requires expertise in power distribution, lighting design, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage infrastructure. The Senior Electrical Engineer will support projects from concept through construction administration while collaborating closely with architectural and MEP engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for commercial, healthcare, and federal facilities
• Design normal and emergency power distribution systems, including switchboards, panelboards, feeders, transformers, and grounding systems
• Develop load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short circuit and fault current studies
• Produce panel schedules, one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master Electrical
• Coordinate with utility providers for service requirements, transformer sizing, and metering
• Design and document:
• Lighting systems and lighting controls
• Fire alarm systems (NFPA 72 compliant)
• Low-voltage systems (IT, telecom, security, AV pathways)
• Prepare Basis of Design (BOD) documents, technical specifications, and system narratives
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and calculations
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists
• Participate in client meetings and interdisciplinary coordination
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and designers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within a consulting or professional services firm
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years
• Strong experience in healthcare, federal, higher education, or institutional electrical design
• Proficiency in Revit (5+ years preferred)
• Experience with Design Master Electrical (preferred) or SKM PowerTools
• Strong working knowledge of:
• NEC (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA 70
• NFPA 72
• State and local building codes

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare electrical system design
• Federal or VA project experience
• Renewable energy systems and solar power applications
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary MEP teams

Technical Skills

• Power system studies and electrical calculations
• Emergency power and generator system design
• Lighting photometric coordination
• Utility coordination and service design
• Construction documentation and specification writing
• Project management support and multi-project coordination
• Strong technical writing and client communication skills

Software Proficiency

• Revit (advanced proficiency)
• Design Master Electrical
• SKM PowerTools
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam

Professional Growth

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex healthcare and federal electrical engineering projects, collaborate with experienced MEP professionals, and advance technical leadership skills within a fast-paced design environment.

Apply Today

Submit your confidential resume and portfolio or project list to: Amy Tischer, Executive Talent Advisor at MRI of Zionsville

amy@mriz.net

 Your privacy is important. All applications are held in strict confidence. Only candidates meeting specific client requirements will be contacted. Your personal data will never be shared without your permission.

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