Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

At CESO, a Lead Electrical Engineer performs a wide variety of technical assignments requiring the application of standard engineering design techniques for small, intermediate, or large projects and completes all necessary tasks on assigned projects so projects finish on time, within budget and consistent with industry production and care standards. The Lead Engineer mentors and supports team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration, while also reviewing and approving engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactively mentor and coach junior staff, senior team members, and other engineers across teams or practices, providing technical oversight and guidance (document production, submittal review, etc.).
• Lead projects or programs from concept through completion.
• Communicate design requirements and assist project managers with coordination and facilitation between architects, contractors, other engineers, equipment manufacturer representatives, and other team members to determine project scope and feasibility.
• Perform calculations, design advanced building systems, guide teams to prepare design documents through coordination with project teams and multiple disciplines, and ensure document production quality meets scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee the quality review process, regularly review in‑progress work, facilitate drawing preparation, and ensure work accuracy and neatness.
• Attend and participate in owner, client, or architect meetings as needed and visit project sites to verify existing conditions and/or observe construction progress.
• Maintain advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry codes and standards, and a broad range of practices, projects, or program types through internal/external trainings and self‑study.
• Apply local, state, and federal regulations and adapt engineering information, codes, and standards into project designs.
• Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Take responsibility for all junior engineers under direct supervision and own the success and ongoing growth of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university and 10 + years of relevant experience (Master’s degree can substitute up to 1 year of experience).
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry codes and standards.
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering standards and tools.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Computer skills for daily timesheet entry and Microsoft Outlook email correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek, Autodesk Revit, Visual Lighting, SKM Power Tools, BlueBeam Revu, and other applicable design software.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Paid Time Off – 100% credited upfront
• 401(k) with company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Training and development to foster professional growth
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Welcome box
• Casual dress code
• Reimbursement for professional licenses
• Paid time off for community/team service events
• Voluntary or supplemental short‑term / long‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Company‑paid bonding and recovery
• Employee events such as lunches and outings to foster a positive work environment

Pay

Base salary range: $96,148 – $195,149 per year. Actual pay is determined by location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Typical new‑hire ranges by location:

• Akron, OH: $96,148 – $124,597
• Cleveland, OH: $101,489 – $131,519
• Columbus, OH: $101,489 – $131,519
• Kansas City, KS: $101,489 – $131,519
• Rogers, AR: $96,148 – $124,597