Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview

Designs electrical systems, prepares docs, and supports construction for commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• spec development
• load study
• bim support
• power plans
• short‑circuit calc
• submittal review

Tasks

The Senior Electrical Engineer will develop and prepare detailed electrical installation documents as well as provide engineering support during construction. All engineering is to be done in compliance with all applicable electrical and building codes, customer requirements and company engineering/design standards. Support projects within the industrial & commercial business units including Food & Beverage, Chemical Manufacturing, Consumer Products, E-commerce, and Healthcare. -Provides technical support to project managers, field personnel, estimators, and customers. -Develop electrical equipment specifications including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and panels. -Consults with vendors and reviews project shop drawings for design accuracy and contract requirements. -Produce electrical load studies and utility service size estimates. -Prepares project scopes of work, electrical specifications, and reports. -Provide electrical support to designers throughout the BIM modeling process. -Review and update internal electrical standards and specifications. -Develop value engineering solutions to assist project managers and estimators. -Review information shared by other disciplines to confirm equipment data power requirements. -Meet with clients and A/E teams to review designs and coordinate scope items. -Check all designs prepared by internal design team and subcontractors for quality and accuracy. -Develop conceptual or detailed electrical designs in medium & low voltage power distribution, lighting, and special systems. -Create power plans, grounding plans, lighting plans, single line diagrams, and panel schedules. -Prepares short circuit, ampacity, and voltage drop calculations. -Review and approve contractor submittals and RFIs. -Collaborate with project managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for proposal development.

Requirements

• pe license
• nec
• etap
• bsee
• 10+ yrs
• revit

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable Building Codes -P.E. License with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states. -Working knowledge of engineering analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower. -Apply thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable building codes. -Understanding of short circuit current evaluation and arc flash analysis. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. -Strong working knowledge of the Electrical Construction industry. -10+ years of applicable experience. -Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. -Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Proven ability to work independently or as a team leader with a high degree of organization. -Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications skills.

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Benefits

-2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. -Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. -Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

About Clayco

-Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services. -Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America. -Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects. -Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors. -Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments. -Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions. -Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana). -Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction. -Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

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