Senior Electrical Designer | Cincinnati, OH

Senior Electrical Designer

IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Cincinnati, OH, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex building projects. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and implementation oversight for electrical systems in buildings while helping ensure positive client outcomes. You'll also support project budgets, mentor team members, and collaborate across disciplines to meet project goals and client expectations.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical design projects of varying size and complexity
• Support scope development, fee calculations, proposal generation, and contract review with Project Executives and Client Executives
• Develop project schedules with clear milestones and deadlines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project teams and clients
• Prepare monthly billings and submit financial information to Accounting on time while updating billing projections and percent complete
• Ensure designs meet owner requirements, IMEG standards, and applicable codes while achieving milestone deliverables and quality control requirements
• Coordinate design staff and project schedules through all phases of design and construction
• Lead progress meetings and provide project documentation
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed
• Resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and secure appropriate approvals
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building and maintaining client relationships

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry OR
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, Tech Street, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS;
  Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Electrical Team Highlights

• IMEG's electrical engineers design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure

• Services range from medium-voltage campus power systems to facility interior electrical layouts, including emergency power, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and renewable energy integration

• Electrical designs prioritize safety and reliability while meeting the unique needs of each project

• IMEG coordinates closely with…