Senior Electrical Engineer

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Licensed                                                                 

In business for over 123 years, for us, Simply Helping People…work, learn and engage…isn’t just a tagline. It’s an attitude, a frame of mind, a way of living that brings out the best in all of us. These principles not only direct our work for our clients, they also guide the way we work together and treat each other. SHP (www.shp.com) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer interested in developing highly efficient and sustainable design solutions in a collaborative architectural environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on projects of varying scales and complexity and influence SHP’s vision of becoming a premier sustainable design firm. Building types primarily include Pre-K-12 education, higher education, recreational, civic and commercial/workplace facilities. A successful candidate should have the ability to serve in a leadership capacity through all phases of a project, from criteria development and conceptual design through technical documentation and construction.

The principal responsibilities of Senior Electrical Engineer include:

• Managing client and consultant relationships.
• Overseeing production work of the engineering team.
• Directing, inspiring, mentoring, coaching and developing the electrical engineering team.
• Establishing energy goals for project designs and long-term operation.
• Daylight modeling and analyses to optimize overall building design.
• Advanced lighting control systems design.
• Design of power, lighting, fire alarm, electrical service, security, and technology systems for various types of clients including educational, institutional, and commercial office facilities.
• Voltage drop and fault current analyses.
• Working with the engineering team to define and communicate sustainable design options for our project teams and clients including non-electrical opportunities.
• Development of the design criteria which defines system requirements.
• Development of conceptual design and preliminary design documents, including calculations related to sizing and selecting of these systems.
• Development of final design/construction/bid documents including specification, sequences of operation.
• Assist Practice Leader in oversight and management of electrical team.
• Supporting work in the field pertaining to facility assessments and energy audits.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Desired Skills and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology is required.  

·        Minimum 6-10 years’ experience designing building electrical systems and managing design/production teams.  

·        PE license required with ability to become licensed in multiple states. 

·        Strong computer skills using Revit and/or BIM is desirable. 

·        Previous experience with an architecture or engineering firm preferred. 

·        Strong preference for candidates currently residing in the Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Metropolitan or Columbus, Ohio area.

Compensation:

This is a full-time 40 hours/week position, with a full suite of benefits, including paid vacation; paid holidays; paid sick/mental health days; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; health savings account with company contribution; 401(k) with company contribution; performance bonus; and other ancillary benefits. Competitive salary commensurate with experience can be expected.

Work Environment:

SHP prides itself on a flexible and collaborative work culture that empowers our team members to thrive while maintaining healthy work-life balance. We hope that you will agree that here, you find a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. We believe that the best designs emerge from a collective effort, and we foster a culture of open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals, with consistent in-office presence. Plus, you'll love our fresh and artistic work environment! 

Based in Cincinnati, OH, with offices in Columbus, OH, Greensboro, NC, Latrobe, PA, and Newport, KY, SHP is an equal opportunity employer. Throughout our 123 years in business, we’ve worked really hard to foster a familial culture with a healthy work/life balance.

If you’re interested in joining a team of dynamic and talented individuals who come together to maximize the utility, beauty, and wonder of space, please submit your resume and portfolio via LinkedIn, attn: Lynn Kronenberger, Director of Human Resources LKronenberger@shp.com