Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is a fast-growing Midwest firm dedicated to collaboration, technical excellence, and a people-first culture. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead our MEP practice and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of projects across municipal, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets
• Develop and review electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Cook up close with mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver integrated designs
• Provide technical guidance, quality control, and design oversight throughout project lifecycles
• Serve as a key technical resource for project teams and clients, offering solutions to complex design challenges
• Perform drawings, specifications, plan markups and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Support project planning, scope development, and fee proposals from a technical perspective
• Interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies as needed
• Stay current on electrical codes, MEP trends, and emerging technologies and apply best practices to projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, tools, and processes across the firm

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a strong MEP background
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment
• PE license required
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, local codes, and industry standards
• Experience working with municipal water/wastewater projects is a plus

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead projects technically without formal direct reports
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• A high level of organization, accountability, and attention to detail

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical and MEP design
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment

Pay

$135,000 - $165,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time