Senior Electrical Engineer | St. Louis, MO 100% Employee-Owned Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in St. Louis, MO to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex building projects. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client support while overseeing the design and implementation of electrical systems in buildings.
You will help manage budgets, schedules, billings, mentoring, and cross-functional coordination across project phases while supporting client relationships and quality outcomes. This role supports education-focused work and broader institutional and public-sector projects, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.
At a Glance Location: St. Louis, MO
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Education
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 20%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do - Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
- Create project schedules, including targets for milestones and deadlines.
- Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
- Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting in a timely manner, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentage for all projects monthly.
- Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements, and ensure design milestone deliverables, IMEG and client quality control processes, and construction technical support occur in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling during all phases of design and construction.
- Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
- Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
- Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders and obtain appropriate approvals.
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
- Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.
What You'll Bring Required Education - Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
Experience - 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
Required Skills/Abilities - Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
- 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
About the Team - Anchored in higher education, public-sector, and federal institutional work with repeated full-scope MEP, technology, and fire protection delivery. The portfolio includes campus buildings, utilities, municipal facilities, courthouses, and VA/USACE/GSA work, pointing to a strong mechanical-electrical-plumbing foundation with regular low-voltage and life-safety coordination.
- They also support central plants, energy centers, commissioning, acoustics, planning, and study work, especially on more complex civic and healthcare-related projects. Overall, the portfolio suggests a team that is especially strong in complex institutional and public-sector MEP coordination.
- Recent work includes VA/VISN 15/CLH/Topeka Day Treatment Center, Government (Federal); VA/VISN 15/CLH/ Wichita Renovate and Repair Structural, Building 4, Government (Federal); and US Dept of Veterans Affairs / VISN 15/CLH/Poplar Bluff, MO Remove and Replace Lab AHU and AHU 9, Government (Federal).
Why IMEG We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
Bring Your Career to IMEG Apply today to help deliver meaningful projects, grow your impact, and share in the success of a 100% employee-owned firm.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
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