Sr. Electrical Engineer

We are a mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation installation and specialty construction maintenance and air balancing start-up and energy efficiency services.

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Senior Electrical Engineer position in our Cincinnati Ohio location. The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide advanced engineering knowledge and consultation in developing electrical system solutions for customer needs while working closely with Project Managers Electrical Estimators Field Superintendents and other engineering disciplines. Projects are wide-ranging and may include but are not limited to the following systems: power distribution building/HVAC control lighting fire alarm low-voltage systems equipment replacements and electrical infrastructure upgrades. The Senior Electrical Engineer is expected to serve as a technical leader on projects and mentor less-experienced engineers.

• Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop effective solutions
• Serve as an SME technical resource for electrical engineering design retrofits repairs and replacement projects
• Conduct field audits of electrical equipment to identify potential issues document findings and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare engineered drawings equipment selections and reports in a timely manner
• Maintain relationships with existing customers while developing new relationships
• Work collaboratively with project managers estimators superintendents and other engineering disciplines
• Develop relationships with our customers organizations which may include the facility manager project managers or purchasing agent
• Determine client needs and develop an engineered solution
• Maintain a sufficient and current knowledge of products codes and design criteria (Continuing Education)
• Follow up with project managers on the status of engineered work
• Relay prospective solutions to clients and internal managers with strong oral and written communication skills
• Encourage and incorporate feedback from clients during and after project completion
• Attend company meetings to discuss work in progress budget plans business plans and marketing plans on agreed-upon schedules
• Comply with all company operating policies procedures executed plans and programs

• 10 years of electrical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in OH KY IN or the ability to gain reciprocity
• Bachelors degree in engineering
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu Excel Word & other Microsoft Office products
• Experience performing or supporting arc flash studies and infrared thermography inspections
• General knowledge of HVAC plumbing and piping systems
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (C.A.D.) programs like Revit AutoCAD
• Ability to travel up to 40% locally as well as consistent on-site support in the Columbus office

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the field work environment is usually moderate to loud.

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees including health benefits paid time off 401(k) tuition reimbursement an employee assistance program company discounts and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.

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