Senior Electrical Engineer/MEP Project Manager
Recruiting Partner: Jerome Ouvier
Lincoln, Nebraska | Engineering | Hybrid | $130,000 to $160,000 | Job ID: 168386
Job Summary
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Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior MEP Project Manager
Join a respected, growth-driven engineering organization where your technical expertise and leadership will directly shape the future of high-profile projects across healthcare, education, federal, and state/local government markets. Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior MEP Project Manager to lead complex building systems projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients.
This position offers light travel, a strong bonus program, flexible work options, and a clear path toward senior technical leadership within the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Lead cross-functional electrical and MEP project teams through planning, design, coordination, and construction administration on large, complex facility projects.
- Oversee electrical system design across medium-voltage and high-voltage distribution, commercial power, and mission-critical building infrastructure.
- Manage project performance including budgets, schedules, deliverables, client communications, and quality control.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and technical work produced by junior and mid-level engineers.
- Mentor and develop engineering staff, providing technical guidance and contributing to long-term team growth.
- Engage directly with clients, support business development efforts, and help expand presence in the Lincoln and Omaha markets.
- Support design and project delivery for healthcare, educational, federal/DoD, and state/local government facilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Electrical emphasis).
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering or MEP design within a consulting or design environment.
- Demonstrated success delivering projects across healthcare, education, federal/DoD, and government sectors.
- Proven capabilities in project management, budgeting, team leadership, and client interfacing.
- Strong technical expertise in medium-voltage/high-voltage distribution and commercial electrical systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required for federal project work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading multi-phase modernization projects, large institutional programs, or complex MEP upgrades.
- Interest or ability to step into a senior technical leadership or office leadership path as the team scales.
- RCDD certification or willingness to obtain.
- Strong writing skills for technical specifications, proposals, and formal project documentation.
Compensation & Career Upside
- Competitive senior-level compensation aligned with engineering markets.
- Significant bonus potential tied to company, office, and individual performance.
- Majority of work is local/regional with minimal travel.
- Long-term growth track offering advancement toward technical lead, discipline lead, or senior leadership roles.
- Comprehensive benefits package—including retirement plans and competitive medical coverage.
Work Schedule & Hiring Timeline
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance options available.
- Ideal start date is early in the new year, but flexibility is offered for the right candidate.
- Hiring process includes a structured, multi-stage interview with technical and leadership members of the firm.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 168386
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