Senior Electrical Engineer

Clayco is a full‑service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the “art and science of building,” providing fast‑track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design‑build architectural and engineering solutions. The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the Clayco enterprise from a wide array of industrial segments such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life‑science products.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop and prepare detailed electrical installation documents as well as provide engineering support during construction. All engineering is to be done in compliance with all applicable electrical and building codes, customer requirements and company engineering/design standards. Support projects within the industrial & commercial business units including Food & Beverage, Chemical Manufacturing, Consumer Products, E‑commerce, and Healthcare.

• Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Develop electrical equipment specifications including switch gear, transformers, MCCs, and panels.
• Prepare short circuit, ampacity, and voltage drop calculations.
• Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates.
• Provide electrical support to designers throughout the BIM modeling process.
• Check all designs prepared by internal design team and subcontractors for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare project scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports.
• Consult with vendors and review project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers.
• Develop value engineering solutions to assist project managers and estimators.
• Review and update internal electrical standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for proposal development.
• Develop conceptual or detailed electrical designs in medium & low voltage power distribution, lighting, and special systems.
• Apply thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable building codes.
• Meet with clients and A/E teams to review designs and coordinate scope items.
• Review information shared by other disciplines to confirm equipment data power requirements.
• Review and approve contractor submittals and RFIs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of applicable experience.
• P.E. License with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable Building Codes.
• Understanding of short circuit current evaluation and arc flash analysis.
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power.
• Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to work independently or as a team leader with a high degree of organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• This position is based in our Lenexa, KS office.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design‑build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

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