Electrical Engineer in Indianapolis

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000–$130,000
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This opportunity is with a top-tier engineering/design organization offering strong project and career growth.
Job Duties:

• Lead electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Develop load calculations, panel schedules, one-line diagrams, and equipment layouts using Revit and Design Master.
• Perform voltage drop, fault current, and load calculations using Design Master or SKM.
• Coordinate utility service requirements, transformer sizing, and metering needs.
• Prepare Basis of Design documents, system narratives, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and low-voltage teams.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, and client communication.
• Perform QA/QC on drawings, models, and calculations.
• Conduct field visits for construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally within professional services.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years.
• Proficient in Revit (5+ years) with experience using Design Master Electrical or SKM PowerTools.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, and state building codes.
• Experience designing normal and emergency power systems, switchboards, panelboards, feeders, transformers, grounding, lighting, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage pathways.
• Ability to perform voltage drop, load, and fault current calculations.
• Experience coordinating with utility companies; knowledge of solar/renewable systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, federal, government, or institutional facilities is .

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