2025’s 30 Under 30 EC&M Electrical All Stars: Kyle Larj

Kyle Larj

Job Title: Electrical Engineer 3

Company: Commonwealth Associates, Inc. 

Location: Medina, Ohio

Age: 27

Years on the Job: 4

Interests: Playing golf, spending time with his wife and dog, playing video games, working around the house, trying new restaurants, and traveling to new places

Many of Kyle Larj’s family members are engineers or have backgrounds in math and science, and growing up in this environment naturally encouraged his curiosity and problem-solving mindset.

“What specifically drew me to electrical engineering was my curiosity for how electricity worked,” he said. “At a younger age, it almost seemed like magic. I was fascinated by how an invisible force could power objects and buildings. This curiosity led me to explore the field further.”

As he continued his education in electrical engineering and gained exposure to the power system industry, his interest quickly turned into a passion.

“Seeing how critical and impactful this work is only confirmed that I had chosen the right path, and it continues to motivate me in my career today,” he said.

Born and raised in Wadsworth, Ohio, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from The Ohio State University, specializing in power systems. Since then, he has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

As an Engineer 3, his role has evolved significantly since he first started. He began as a designer, and then he transitioned into a project lead role. He now acts as an owner’s representative and project engineer for clients by overseeing and coordinating various aspects of project management, engineering, design, quality assurance, operations and maintenance, and construction for utility/energy projects. He frequently visits project sites, and one of his favorite parts of his job is being present when a substation gets energized.

“It is incredibly fulfilling to see all the time, planning, and hard work come to fruition in that moment,” he said. “It brings a strong sense of accomplishment and pride in the work we do.”

He also enjoys mentoring junior engineers.

“Sharing the knowledge and experience I have gained over the years and seeing others grow in their roles is very rewarding and helps strengthen the team as a whole,” he said.