Electrical Engineer IV - Power Systems

Position Description

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Electrical Engineer IV to join our innovative and growing team at Day & Zimmermann.

In this role, you’ll lead the electrical design and analysis for complex project scopes involving critical systems such as power generation, substations and power distribution, as well as lighting and grounding/lightning protection systems. Your responsibilities will span a broad range of project phases—from conceptual studies and system sizing calculations to cost estimating, layout development, specification writing, and preparation of electrical one-line diagrams.

As a key contributor, you’ll be expected to effectively communicate technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences, ensuring clarity and collaboration across teams. You’ll play a central role in maintaining alignment between engineering, fabrication, and construction goals, and will help manage changes in scope, schedule, cost, and quantity with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results. In addition to executing technical work, you’ll mentor junior engineers and may serve as the Electrical Engineering Lead, depending on the size and complexity of the project. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, grow in a leadership capacity, and drive innovation within a supportive, mission-driven environment. 

As the Electrical Engineer IV, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Provides technical guidance for the pertinent portions of the assigned projects. Provides necessary calculations and project overview of other Engineers and Designers

• Develops and monitors project scopes and schedules for applicable discipline and team of Engineers and Designers. Identifies changes in scope / schedule and their impact, as they occur

• Provides coordination of design efforts with other disciplines and client personnel

• Monitors and ensures design work and documents are correct, consistent with applicable codes, logically presented and constructible

• When responsible for work, stamps required project documents as a PE 

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Well versed in design practices for medium and low voltage electrical distribution including, but not limited to, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, power distribution, heat tracing, protective relaying, fire detection, and electrical area classification. Experience applying industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA). Knowledgable of electrical design practices for Class I and II areas (classified for gas and dust)

• Ability to work in Revit, AutoCad, and Bluebeam. Proficient in the use of electrical system modeling software such as SKM and/or ETAP to perform power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash, load flow, etc.) including DC analysis

• Strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication skills for execution of multiple projects. Experience in effective project execution and project procedures

• Ability to supervise and lead the completion of projects (ability to effectively manage project discipline schedule and budget)

• Experience in the development of the design basis for Capital Project Cost Estimates. 

And if you have these qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering required from an ABET accredited college/univeristy

• 10+ years’ experience

• Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,880 - $172,320. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows.Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery

• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)

• Hearing

• Talking

• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time

• Ability to read/write complex documents in the English language

• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions

• Capacity to express thoughts orally

• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company’s office or work site

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: Ashley Mitchell