Senior Electrical Engineer | Urbandale, IA

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design efforts for moderate to complex building projects
• Develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards
• Perform site assessments and prepare detailed technical analyses and reports
• Partner with clients to define project needs, gather requirements, and communicate technical recommendations clearly
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional, responsive communication
• Review electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence during production and apply IMEG quality control processes
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while supporting team development
• Provide technical assistance to help resolve field issues with limited support from senior staff
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices, and contribute to research and innovation efforts
• Prioritize safety, identify and mitigate electrical system risks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions and support interviews and presentations

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Adept in the technical aspects of one’s discipline; advanced proficiency in technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Strong training and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

Electrical Team Highlights

• IMEG’s electrical engineers design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure.
• Team work spans medium-voltage campus power systems, facility interior electrical layouts, emergency power, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and renewable energy integration.
• Electrical designs prioritize safety and reliability while meeting the unique needs of each project.
• The team collaborates closely with other design disciplines to deliver integrated, code-compliant, high-performance, energy-efficient outcomes.
• Project exposure includes sectors such as data centers, hospitals, and K-12, with relevance to trends including smart buildings, energy codes, BIM, and photovoltaic/energy storage.

Locations Available

Urbandale, IA

Apply Today

To join IMEG and help deliver impactful electrical engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve, apply now.