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:
Experience:
- Consulting Engineering: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Engineer in Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
