Senior Electrical Designer | Cincinnati, OH

Senior Electrical Designer | Cincinnati, OH

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Cincinnati, OH

State of Ohio Salary Range: $95,000 - $137,000. Individual pay will be based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, benefits include health insurance, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, parental status, ethnic origin, hair type, citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. To make a request, please email