Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Karpinski Engineering
Other Engineering
Cleveland, OH, USA
Posted on Oct 18, 2025
Solve people’s toughest building engineering challenges. Work with premier institutions and local communities on one-of-a-kind projects, large and small, that make a lasting impact on people’s lives.
As a successful senior electrical project engineer, you will:
- Lead engineering design through the lifecycle of building projects, for markets including healthcare, education, and corporate
- Create efficient, reliable, and thoughtful electrical system designs that align with your clients’ project objectives
- Develop strong relationships with your colleagues both in and out of the office, collaborating with them to deliver designs that help your clients succeed
- Advocate for your clients by presenting design options, proposing solutions, resolving issues, and advising on best practices
- Mentor junior engineers, helping them to grow technically and professionally as they work on design projects
- Receive mentoring and pursue professional development so that you can advance as an engineer, client advocate, and leader
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering design (including power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm) through the lifecycle of a building project. Tasks include design, system calculations, equipment selection, layouts, construction documents, project specifications, probable cost estimates, site visits, project coordination, and construction administration.
- Collaborate with project team to meet the client’s performance, schedule, aesthetic, and financial goals.
- Conduct system evaluations, produce technical reports, and support colleagues with technical review of their projects.
- Submit project fees and meet project financial goals.
- Mentor junior electrical engineers – assign work, track progress, provide feedback
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college
- 5+ years of experience in the building engineering industry
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Knowledgeable about National Electrical Code
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Responsive to both internal and external clients
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Experience with engineering design for healthcare and higher education clients
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.