Full-Time

Electrical Project Engineer 1

CESO

CESO

11-50 employees

District operations consulting and staffing services

Compensation Overview

$73.7k - $137.4k/yr

Overland Park, KS, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid schedule with up to 25% travel as directed by supervisor.

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university and 5 or more years of relevant experience is required; Master’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, or similar discipline, can substitute up to 1 year of work experience.
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, AEC industry, codes and standards is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, Visual Lighting, SKM Power Tools, and BlueBeam Revu.
  • Travel may be up to 25% as directed by supervisor.
Responsibilities
  • Begin to take responsibility for project designs under the Engineer of Record supervision with senior staff oversight.
  • Communicate design requirements and assist project managers with project coordination and facilitation between architects, contractors, other engineers, equipment manufacturer representatives, and other team members to determine project scope, feasibility, and equipment needs, and provide operating procedures and technical information.
  • Attend and participate in owner, client, or architect meetings as needed and visit project sites to verify existing conditions and/or observe construction progress.
  • Participate in client, company, and industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
  • Consistently maintains proficient understanding of industry standards and regulations.
  • Perform calculations, develop design approaches and concepts, design engineering system(s), and fulfill other duties as assigned through collaboration with junior and senior staff, and Engineer of Record approval.
  • Create intermediate to advanced system layouts, detail drawings, schematics, and schedules using Revit, AutoCAD or other software.
  • Model lighting system luminaires (based on photometric calculations), controls, and circuiting for normal and emergency lighting.
  • Model power systems circuiting and feeders for receptacles, equipment connections, and power distribution.
  • Develop panel loading, service loading, voltage drop, and fault current calculations.
  • Model components for telecommunication, fire alarm, security, and lighting protection systems.
  • Help prepare and modify studies, plans, reports, specifications, and project designs.
  • Reviews work for technical accuracy and completeness prior to final QA/QC review.
  • Reviews Shop Drawings and Equipment Submittals for conformance to plan documents and project specifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

CESO helps school districts run smoothly by providing customized consulting, project management, and staffing support to optimize daily operations and implement long-term improvements. Its services span transportation, communications, human resources and organizational design, finance, facilities, technology, and nutrition. The product works through tailored partnerships with school communities of all sizes, delivering expert guidance, structured project management, and temporary or lasting staffing to meet district needs. What sets CESO apart is its dedicated focus on district operations across multiple domains and its emphasis on equitable, efficient learning journeys, backed by hands-on operations expertise rather than generic software. The company aims to enable district leaders to focus on student success by ensuring reliable operations and sustainable improvements over time.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jason Mutzenberger joined CESO from Eden Prairie Schools in April 2026.
  • CESO launched Building Engineering service line for optimized building performance.
  • CESO expanded multi-disciplinary services including surveying and architecture nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • Aggressive expansion dilutes civil engineering expertise causing client attrition.
  • Stagnant $175.7M revenue lags benchmarks eroding margins versus AECOM.
  • Overreliance on 10 offices stretches management triggering quality lapses.

What makes CESO unique

  • CESO provides MEP engineering via Building Engineering led by Joe Hillebrenner.
  • CESO operates 10-15 offices nationwide with 350+ associates under Steve Olson.
  • CESO supports 230+ school districts with operational consulting expertise.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Reimbursement for Professional Licenses

Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events

Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Bonding and Recovery

Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth

Company News

Eden Prairie Local News
Nov 4th, 2023
EPS' business director to join school consultant company CESO

Jason Mutzenberger, executive director of business services for the past nine-plus years at Eden Prairie Schools (EPS), is leaving the district to join the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO), a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that provides operational support services to more than 230 school districts in the U.S. and Canada.

CESO
May 30th, 2023
My Website is a Mess… Where Do I Even Start?

Despite some challenges, both website launches went great and Ceso even won NSPRA awards and a Finalsite Double Diamond Award, but I definitely swore off ever doing a new website again after each launch.