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SSOE is seeking mid-to-senior level Electrical Designers with strong Revit experience for our Industrial Facilities team. This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior level electrical design professional who combine strong technical expertise with advanced Revit capabilities and a collaborative approach to project delivery. You will develop and coordinate detailed electrical designs, create and manage Revit models, and work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions for some of the world's leading industrial clients. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of electrical systems design, experience working within industrial facilities sector, and demonstrated proficiency using Revit as a primary design and coordination tool.

**This role will be hybrid with regular commuting to our Toledo, Ohio office**

Why Join SSOE?

Our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employeecentric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset.

• 28% – of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% – percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% – our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% – portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

• May serve as lead designer on assigned projects.
• Develop and coordinate designs using Revit and other design tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams.
• Provide direction to design staff and CAD/Revit support personnel.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and design coordination.
• Ensure designs meet applicable standards and project requirements.
• Applies standard design techniques and procedures exercising judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to design concepts.
• Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and assistance in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Coordinates and directs the work effort of designers on the same project with some responsibility for checking portions of the completed drawings.
• Prepares addendums and bulletins. Initiates project change orders for submittal to the project manager.
• Attends construction meetings and produces site observation reports and final punch list.
• May trouble-shoot design problems in the field during construction.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or certification of completion of other post-secondary training in engineering field preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of electrical designer experience.
• Experience with power system design and familiarity with lighting software.
• Advanced experience with Revit software is required
• Experience within the industrial facilities space and ability to execute related designs.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage junior level staff and delegate work to design team.
• Ability to communicate with clients directly and facilitate a professional relationship.
• Ability to work with remote office team members, across various company office locations and client personnel.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
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Additional Perks:

• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.