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Senior Electrical Engineer

Job in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, 46411, USA
Listing for: Qualified Professional & Technical
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will collect and prepare data/information and perform detailed engineering calculations within industrial power systems. The Senior Electrical Engineer will also perform engineering design for review/approval by senior staff and will also demonstrate technical and professional growth annually by maintaining active membership in professional organizations and participating in technical seminars and/or courses.

Responsibilities
  • Collect and prepare data/information, perform detailed engineering calculations, and write formal engineering and technical reports.
  • Partner with different disciplines to deliver products
  • Develop technical specifications and data sheets, perform technical evaluation of bids, and recommend best value design which meets client requirements for operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
  • Provide leadership in field work by checking installations and problem‑solving activities.
  • Perform calculation checking and vendor drawing reviews.
  • Serve as discipline lead on single and multi‑discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scope of work, making staffing recommendations, and checking drawings.
  • Interact with other departments and suppliers to obtain pertinent information.
  • Provide leadership in performing engineering design services using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Software.
Education, Experience and Skills
  • Accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license highly preferred.
  • 10+ years of electrical systems design experience in an engineering consulting organization or related field.
  • Knowledge of single line and schematic diagrams, P&IDs and NFPA standards.
  • Experience in power distribution, substation and distribution hardware specification, power system modeling, control systems, and hardware interfacing for projects in the process industries.
  • Experience with electrical design using Autodesk AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit or BIM Software.
  • Experience with photometrics calculations using AGI
    32. (Preferred, not required).
  • Knowledge of short circuit analysis, ARC flash studies, voltage drop and cable/conduit/cable tray sizing.
  • Experience with SKM and/or ETAP electrical modeling software is preferred.
  • Experience with lighting design and grounding.
  • Experience with Lightning Protection design per NFPA standards.
  • Experience with Fire Alarm Design per NFPA standards.
  • Experience with Electrical Hazardous Area Classification Design per NFPA and OSHA standards.
  • Experience with low voltage Telecommunications/Data and security design per BICSI Guidelines.
  • Knowledge of Sustainable and Energy Efficient electrical design per IECC Standards and US Green Building Council Guidelines.
  • Experience with heat trace design.
  • Understanding of utility interface design.
  • Resource management skills to delegate CAD work to designer(s).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi‑task and be highly organized for effective project planning.
  • Strong analytic, problem‑solving, and attention to detail abilities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Manufacturing and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Design Services

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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