Senior Electrical Engineer | Freeport, ME
100% Employee-Owned · Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture
IMEG, formerly Bennett Engineering, is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in Freeport, ME. This role leads project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems in buildings for moderate to complex projects.
You will work within project budgets, support training and mentoring efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports multi-family, K-12, nursing homes, assisted living, dental offices, medical offices, and more throughout northern New England.
At a Glance
Location: Freeport, ME
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Multi-family, K-12, nursing homes, assisted living, dental offices, medical offices, and more throughout northern New England
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 20%
Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid
Sponsorship: Not available
What You'll Do
- Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposal generation, and contract reviews.
- Create project schedules with targets for milestones and deadlines.
- Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
- Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
- Ensure designs follow owner requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements, while completing required quality control processes and construction technical support.
- Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project scheduling through all phases of design and construction.
- Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
- Conduct construction site visits and provide documentation as needed or requested.
- Respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, manage change orders and approvals, train and mentor staff, and develop client relationships.
What You'll Bring
Required Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, required
- Professional Engineer (PE) License required
Experience
- 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
Required Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
- Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards and reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
- Advanced proficiency of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS; Proficient with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu
- Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
- Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
- Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
- Strong training and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays
Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
- Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
- IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
- PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
- Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
- Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
- MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations
State of Maine Salary Range: $130,000–$150,000 per year
The range listed above represents the base pay IMEG reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.
Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.
Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, IMEG provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at www.imegcorp.com.
IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.
Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.
IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Professional Engineer license
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the building design consulting industry
- Six years of experience in the building design consulting industry
- Proficiency in electrical design techniques, tools, and technical plan and specification production
- Knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as applied to building electrical systems
- Proficiency with lighting photometric, power system analysis, energy code compliance, BIM, Revit, and electrical engineering software
- Knowledge of IES standards and applicable electrical codes and reference materials
- Strong training and mentoring skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to travel up to 15%, including occasional overnight stays
IMEG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IMEG and has not been reviewed or approved by IMEG.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is available on the first day of employment, limiting coverage gaps when switching jobs. Health plans are described as offering solid options, including BCBS choices, with sentiment skewing positive.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership via an ESOP is emphasized, alongside a 401(k), with stock ownership opportunities for eligible employees. This structure can provide meaningful long-term value for those who stay through vesting.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Immediate PTO eligibility and a generous holiday schedule are highlighted, with vacation/PTO described favorably in recent entries. Parental leave is available and positively characterized in newer posts.
IMEG Insights
What We Do
With a history that dates back nearly 100 years, IMEG grew from several firms coming together under one uniting vision: people-centered engineering. As a national engineering and design consulting company we’ve intentionally localized our focus to serve carefully chosen regions and markets, allowing us to put relationships and communities first, without sacrificing expertise. Our specialties are high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services, but our secret to success is found in our deep bench of 1,500 team members. For us, people-centered engineering is about more than the people we serve — it’s representative of the engaged employee culture we’ve worked hard to create. We believe in investing in our people and their professional futures through continuous training, community involvement and the ability to develop a niche specialty. After all, that’s the whole reason we’re drawn to people-centered engineering: everyone wins. By utilizing a collaborative project approach that values our local relationships, national resources and employee engagement, we’re able to produce high caliber work through high quality processes
