Senior Electrical Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: William (Bill) Thomas

Description

Sound like your next move?

• You're a Senior Electrical Engineer in Columbus who's built real expertise - and you're ready to put it to work on projects that set the standard
• You're energized by complex, high-profile environments: high-rise office towers, major airports, historic preservation projects - work where the technical challenges are real and the design bar is uncompromising
• You own the full technical scope: construction documents, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, cost estimates - and you do it with the kind of precision that keeps ambitious projects on track
• You lead with confidence, coordinate across disciplines without friction, and bring a level of reliability that makes every team around you better
• You're not chasing a lateral move - you want a firm where your career has room to accelerate

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer independently performs a variety of assignments involving the application of standard electrical design engineering techniques for a small project or selected segments of a larger project. This person must be capable of exercising independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make minor design adaptations and modifications. This position requires the colleague to set assignments that have clear and specific objectives and require the investigation of a limited number of variables.

Qualifications

This position normally requires a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program and typically 10+ years' related experience (or equivalent working knowledge/experience/advanced degree in engineering) related to electrical engineering systems in the Built Environment. This includes considerable experience in utilizing various computer software packages and automated electrical engineering and design equipment. An incumbent in this position should be in possession of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification and be working toward Professional Engineering (PE) Registration. PE registration would be attained within the first 2 years of attaining this position level.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains clear knowledge of HEAPY Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values and demonstrates awareness of how those objectives relate to all position responsibilities.
• Approaches all assigned tasks as an opportunity for growth and experience, modeling the way for other team members.
• Continually advances technical education and personal development aligned with OKRI goals.
• Responsible for the design engineering services following with Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values as well as Corporate ISO Systems View(s), and related professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Collaborates with more experienced engineering colleagues to prepare basic plan details and outlines, cost estimates, and perform calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of electrical equipment, components, or systems.
• Lays out full plan designs, plan details and outlines, identifies quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations for a detailed segment of a project.
• Prepares technical specifications for review and approval.
• Evaluates vendors' bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Reviews and approves electrical design drawings for assigned segment of project.
• Assists with development of design guides, guide specifications, and design control procedures when directed by Practice Technical Leader.
• Prepares technical reports such as life cycle cost analysis, facility conditions assessments, and other engineering guidance for clients.
• Performs field tests & measurements, collects field data, as necessary.
• Aids and support to proposal teams or proposal managers as requested.
• Collaborates with and supports Design Engineers / Designer I & II colleagues on their technical development and professional growth.
• Collaborates with field observation colleagues to perform field observations and tests, measurements, collect field data, and prepare field reports and related documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

HEAPY Benefits

• Built for People, Not Just Projects - a collaborative, colleague-first culture where you can do your best work
• Thrive with HEAPY Benefits - premium medical, dental & vision coverage designed with you in mind
• Invest in Your Future - 401(k) with competitive contributions to help you plan ahead
• Be Rewarded for Your Impact - 10-15% annual bonus potential tied to company performance and your contributions
• Own Your Time - open PTO and paid sick time that gives you the flexibility to recharge when you need it
• Wellness Week - we hit pause the final week of the year so you can rest, reset, and reflect
• Feel Your Best - annual wellness benefit bonus focused on your overall well-being
• Grow with Purpose - annual professional development stipend to support your career goals