Electrical Project Designer

Electrical Project Designer | Kansas City, MO

100% Employee-Owned
* Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Kansas City, MO. In this role, you will lead electrical-system design efforts for low- to moderate-complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, more complex projects.

You will work with engineers, consultants, clients, and cross-functional teams to deliver building electrical-system solutions while supporting project budgets, mentoring staff, and meeting project goals. The work supports healthcare and MEP projects, as well as education, civic, and cultural work, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

Location: Kansas City, MO
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Healthcare; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 10%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available

• Lead electrical-system analysis and design, using engineering software and tools to develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations that meet code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Work with clients to understand needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build professional relationships.
• Support consulting-project execution through project planning, budgeting, scheduling, design-decision documentation, and progress monitoring.
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions.
• Conduct in-process reviews of electrical-system designs, calculations, and specifications, and implement quality-control processes.
• Stay current on electrical-engineering trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Oversee projects through the bidding and construction-administration phase.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design or construction industry

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings
• Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other; and proficiency in the use of BIM software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
• Proficient with energy compliance software such as Com Check;
  Adobe or Bluebeam Revu; the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, Tech Street, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Proficiency in Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc. Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• 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 10% with occasional overnight stays

• Service mix is strongly healthcare-oriented, with meaningful education, civic, and cultural work. The team repeatedly supports full-scope MEP projects with fire protection, telecom, security, and AV elements, with particular strength in…