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Posted: 01/14/20262026-01-142026-02-23Employment Type:PermanentIndustry:ConstructionJob Number: RF312895123Pay Rate: $100000-165000 / year
Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer
Merrillville, IN
Direct Hire
$100-165k
**Experience with Revit is a MUST** 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 include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 AGI32. (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 analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
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