Electrical Engineer, MEP

Electrical Engineer

James E. Forst & Associates is a mechanical, electrical & plumbing engineering (MEP) firm that has been in operation for over 40 years. Based in Louisville, KY we specialize in energy efficient and cost-effective designs for commercial, multi-family residential, industrial and educational buildings. Every member of our office is a leader in their discipline for our projects, not an associate.

What you can expect as a Senior Electrical Engineer at James E. Forst & Associates:

• Join a highly respected, stable MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) consulting engineering firm that holds a majority woman-owned business status, a massive competitive differentiator in the modern engineering market
• Experience a smaller firm that allows engineers to be involved in all facets of their projects from design concept to final implementation, not just small individual pieces of the project
• A highly collaborative, flat, and supportive work environment that has excellent employee retention, strong defined career paths, a solid compensation philosophy, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• A commitment to providing clear opportunities for growth, increasing responsibility, and competitive compensation
• Step into an autonomous project leadership role with the potential to eventually assume the mantle of the Electrical Discipline including future equity/departmental ownership

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: 100% covered by company (traditional plan, not HSA) $10,000 value
• IRA Plan: Up to 3% company matching
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid vacation per the company handbook
• Paid Personal Time Off – As needed per company handbook
• Paid Sick Leave – As needed per company handbook
• Company Cell Phone or Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement for business travel
• Continuing Education Reimbursement: Arranged on an individual basis
• Annual Bonus: Based on individual and company performance
• Merit Increases: Based on individual performance
• Scheduled Raises: For major professional milestones (i.e. passing P.E. Exam) and reviewed at yearly performance evaluations

Duties & Responsibilities

What you’ll do: Work as a hybrid professional and technically sound electrical engineer in a collaborative engineering team environment designing electrical power and lighting systems for commercial, educational, residential, healthcare, and industrial facilities.

The responsibilities of your role include:

• Project Leadership: Independently lead electrical engineering projects from conception through completion.
• Client Management: Act as the primary electrical point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations smoothly. Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, owners and contractors to facilitate design and implementation
• Mentorship: Guide, coach, and develop junior engineers and designers, leveraging the firm's existing FE-to-PE roadmaps.

Requirements to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
• Eligibility and motivation to obtain a P.E. license (EIT/FE a plus) required
• 4 years consulting engineering experience (MEP, Construction)
• Proficiency in drafting, preferably AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Excellent communication & teamwork skills
• Strong problem solving abilities & attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and with a team

Pay: Up to $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Consulting Engineering: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Engineer in Training (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000