Staff Electrical Engineer

Staff Electrical Engineer (Contract)

Columbus, OH (Onsite)

12-Month Contract-to-hire

We’re hiring a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead and execute complex substation, transmission line, and telecom projects across the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through construction and closeout. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys ownership, cross-functional leadership, and working on high-impact utility projects.

What You’ll Do

Lead cross-functional teams delivering substation, transmission, and telecom projects

Manage 5–20 concurrent projects ranging from $100K–$50M and 4kV–765kV

Own schedule, cost, risk, and quality to meet in-service dates

Navigate client gate approvals, including presentations to senior/executive leadership

Maintain accurate cost forecasts and estimates-at-completion

Coordinate construction, testing, and field activities with approved vendors

Provide routine project reporting, client updates, and status meetings

Facilitate collaboration across engineering, construction, environmental, real estate, and cost teams

What We’re Looking For

One of the following (required):

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET) + 3+ years EE experience (consulting preferred)

BS in Electrical / Engineering Technology (ABET) + FE exam + 3+ years EE experience

MS in Electrical Engineering + 2+ years EE experience

Strong knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a quantitative problem-solving environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D/3D modeling, and analysis tools

Strong collaboration, facilitation, and organizational skills

EIT certification preferred

Why This Role

Exposure to large-scale utility projects

High-visibility work with client leadership

Long-term contract with extension potential

Collaborative engineering environment with real project ownership

Interested? Apply here or message me directly to learn more.