Full Job Description
Senior Electrical Designer | Madison, WI
IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Designer in Madison, WI, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for moderate to complex projects. This role also leads design efforts with limited support from senior staff for larger, high-complexity projects involving electrical systems in buildings.
You will work with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients. The role includes managing project budgets, mentoring staff, and collaborating across teams while supporting industrial work involving bulk material handling, substations, automation and controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure.
At a Glance
Location: Madison, WI
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Healthcare; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 20%
Work Schedule: Full-time
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
• Ensure designs meet owner, IMEG, and code requirements, achieve milestone deliverables, complete quality control processes, and receive timely construction technical support.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling through all design and construction phases.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
• Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.
What You'll Bring
Required Education
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
OR
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) or Engineering preferred
Experience
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
OR
• 11 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
Required Skills/Abilities
• 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, TechStreet, 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
About the Team
• Service mix is centered on industrial support work, especially bulk material handling, substations, automation/controls, structural support, and plant infrastructure. There is also recurring civil and municipal water/wastewater-related scope, which suggests a team that is especially strong in heavy industrial systems, facility upgrades, and infrastructure-driven work rather than traditional commercial building design.
• Recent work includes SCIF Spaces, Industrial; 2022 VESIL Lab Security Upgrades, Industrial; and TMMK Café 2000 Criteria, Industrial.
Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today to help deliver positive outcomes for clients through electrical systems design.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
