Hanson Values
Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation
If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.
A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer at Hanson
Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:
This position will be part of Hanson’s electrical engineering team that serves local and nationwide clients in support of multiple discipline design and construction projects, including various Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Class I Railroads, United States Department of Defense, Fortune 500 private industry, and many other Federal, state, medical, commercial, industrial and educational facilities. General duties will include the design of power distribution systems on or within airport, commercial, governmental, and industrial facilities; lighting and lighting controls; and integration of fire alarm, voice/data, electronic access controls, multimedia, CCTV, and other low voltage systems. This assignment will involve periodic travel, including out of state travel, to meet project requirements.
Specific Anticipated Tasks
- Lightning protection and other grounding systems
- Commercial building electrical, lighting and communications distribution design
- Site lighting design
- Electrical medium voltage distribution
- Generator systems
- Emergency transfer switches
- Low Voltage Power distribution systems for buildings and facilities
- Renewable energy sources
- Fire alarm systems
- Nurse call systems
- Telephone systems
- Multimedia Systems and Intelligent Classrooms
- Security systems (Electronic Access Controls, Closed Circuit Television Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems)
What We’re Looking For
We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:
Skills:
- Knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes
- Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to assume task leadership responsibilities by providing guidance to CAD/Revit technicians and other Engineers/Designers
- Experience observing field conditions, electrical construction, and the ability to effectively communicate with contractors
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong understanding of power system design analysis
- Familiarity with Microsoft® Office, AutoCAD and REVIT
- Familiarity with Lighting Calculation Software i.e., Visual, AGI32
- Familiarity with Generator sizing software i.e., Cummins Power Suite, Cat Electric Power Specsizer
- Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current and arc flash calculators i.e., EDR, Easypower, SKM, Design Master
- Familiarity with energy analysis software i.e. ComCheck and FLACOM EnergyGauge
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Licensure as a professional engineer in Electrical Engineering or the ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months
- Minimum of 5 years in the consulting professional services industry, in the Electrical Engineering Discipline
- Specific technical experience with the preparation of electrical construction drawings, specifications, submittals review and construction administration.
Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000
Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.
CultureWe understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
- Monthly educational webinars
- Leadership training
- Lunch & learn development sessions
- 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
- Mentorship opportunities
- Award-winning internship program
- Employee recognition
- And so much more!
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer licensure in Electrical Engineering or ability to obtain licensure within six months
- Minimum five years of experience in the consulting professional services industry in electrical engineering
- Experience preparing electrical construction drawings and specifications
- Experience reviewing submittals and performing construction administration
- Knowledge of electrical, building, and energy codes
- Strong understanding of power system design analysis
- Ability to observe field conditions and electrical construction and communicate effectively with contractors
- Ability to collaborate on multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to provide guidance to CAD and Revit technicians and other engineers or designers
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit
- Familiarity with lighting calculation software such as Visual or AGI32
- Familiarity with generator sizing software such as Cummins Power Suite or Cat Electric Power SpecSizer
- Familiarity with voltage drop, fault current, and arc flash calculators such as EDR, EasyPower, SKM, or Design Master
- Familiarity with energy analysis software such as ComCheck or FLACOM EnergyGauge
What We Do
Hanson Inc. is an integrated marketing agency serving organizations from offices in Toledo and Columbus, Ohio. The company combines brand strategy, research, creative services, digital experiences, web and mobile development, e-commerce, video storytelling, and technology enablement. Its technology work includes assessments, roadmapping, systems integration, and software architecture, helping clients turn ideas into measurable, seamless, memorable customer experiences across campaigns and digital channels.
