Senior Electrical Engineer

Who We Are

Chemstress is a full-service engineering and design-build firm located in downtown Akron, OH. We are a multi-disciplined engineering organization offering engineering/design, procurement, construction, construction management, EPCM and EPC services to the chemical, polymer, refinery, power generation, industrial and manufacturing industries. We strive to create a culture that feels like family, where we are committed to collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a dynamic environment filled with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally each day.

Our diverse team consists of leaders, mentors, and those eager to learn with us. At Chemstress, we value work-life balance, employee wellness, and long-term relationships with both clients and employees alike. If you are looking for a career where you can contribute to versatile, high-impact projects across a wide range of industries—while working alongside a talented, experienced team in a flexible environment—you have come to the right place!

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for gathering and analyzing technical data used to prepare basic electrical engineering designs for client projects including:
Power, Lighting & Electrical Distribution, Electrical One-Line Drawings, Electrical Load Studies, Protective Relaying, Arc Flash Studies, Power Equipment List (Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, UPS etc.), Area Classification, and other Electrical Drawings (Schematics, Heat Trace, etc.). This individual is expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and understands that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities where they may be expected to perform physical work.

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT design any residential, commercial, or retail projects. Successful candidates will have INDUSTRIAL structural design experience. This is also a HYBRID position and remote candidates cannot be considered. Relocation assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.

• Responsible for Engineering Calculations and Plan Development
• Leads other Designers and Engineers on a Project Team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers and clients
• Collects and prepares data/information and performs detailed engineering calculations
• Specifies power system equipment, switch gear, unit substations, motor control centers, drive systems, grounding systems, and lighting systems
• Create electrical load studies, control schematics, and electrical engineering details
• Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
• Assists in field work by directing and coordinating operation, checking installations, problem solving, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems
• Serves as a Project Lead for single discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, making staff recommendations, and checking drawings
• Maintains compliance with all Chemstress policies, procedures, and standards
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Accepts other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited University is required, PE preferred
• Field experience
• Twelve (12) to Thirty (30) years working in one or more of the following service areas:
  Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers, Utility, Energy, and Manufacturing
• Highly experienced in Hazardous Area Classifications for process industries
• Knowledgeable in protective relaying and short circuit studies, lighting systems, power systems equipment specifications, NFPA 30, NEC or NFPA 70, applicable building codes, arc flash, and wiring practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Revit, and AutoCAD (3D preferred), Easy Power or similar modeling software.
• Experience with P & ’s, PFD’s, loop diagrams, installation details, conduit and cable schedules

• Applicants must be located in the United States and legally authorized to work in the country. Employer sponsorship for work authorization (H-1B…