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Staff Electrical Engineer (Columbus, OH)

Columbus, OH 43215

Posted: 02/04/2026 Employment Type: Contract To Hire Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 643992 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Job Title: Staff Electrical Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH 43215
Contract length: 12-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $45/hr - $60/hr
Staff Electrical Engineer Qualifications 
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and min 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required or
  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and min 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required or
  • Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and min 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures
  • Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, MicroStation, 2D and 3D rendering programs and other analysis programs
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
Staff Electrical Engineer Description 
  • Lead a cross-functional team to execute substation, transmission line, and telecommunication projects from inception through design and construction to closeout
  • Oversee 5-20 projects concurrently of varying sizes ($100k-$50M ) and voltages (4kV-765kV)
  • Manage projects for schedule adherence identifying risks and requirements to successfully achieve a project’s in-service date
  • Navigate projects through client gate approval processes including presentations to senior and executive management as required by each client
  • Manage projects for financial adherence maintaining an accurate cost forecast reflecting committed and uncommitted costs for an estimate-at-completion
  • Coordinate craft labor resources with client approved vendors for construction, testing and other field activities
  • Provide regular status updates on projects by maintaining project data and routine reporting as well as meeting updates for clients
  • Lead project meetings with cost, schedule, real estate, environmental, construction and engineering resources to facilitate project execution
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