Sr. Electrical Engineer
Emcor
Cincinnati, OH · Posted October 15, 2026
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About Us
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.
Job Summary
DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill a Senior Electrical Engineer position. 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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 customer’s 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)
Attend company meetings to discuss work in progress, budget plans, business plans, and marketing plans on agreed-upon schedules
Work collaboratively with project managers, estimators, superintendents, and other engineering disciplines
Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, executed plans, and programs
Performs all other duties as required or assigned to support the success of the role and the organization
Qualifications
10+ years of electrical engineering experience
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in OH, KY, IN, or the ability to gain reciprocity
Bachelor’s 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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Physical Demands
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.
Work Environment
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.
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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