Electrical Design Engineer

Leads the design, development, and quality review of electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial buildings while managing engineering projects and providing technical oversight of electrical design activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred; candidates with slightly less experience and relevant qualifications will be considered.

• Extensive experience designing electrical power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems for commercial buildings.

• Significant experience working in U.S.-based engineering consulting offices specializing in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) building systems.

• Experience developing electrical designs for commercial construction projects in coordination with architectural firms.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit for electrical system design and construction documentation.

• Experience performing Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of electrical engineering drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, building standards, and fire alarm design requirements.

• Experience managing electrical engineering projects, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.

• Experience reviewing electrical calculations, equipment specifications, and construction documents.

• Experience providing technical oversight and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing telecommunications and data communications systems for commercial buildings.

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

• Experience with low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and telecommunications infrastructure.

• Advanced experience using Revit for MEP electrical design and BIM coordination.

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, and applicable building codes.

• Experience coordinating electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and structural engineering disciplines.

• Experience developing electrical construction specifications, load calculations, and equipment schedules.

• Background managing multiple commercial building design projects.

• Experience reviewing contractor submittals, responding to RFIs, and supporting construction administration.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities for commercial building projects.

• Design electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and associated building electrical systems.

• Develop electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.

• Perform electrical load calculations, circuit sizing, equipment selection, and power distribution system design.

• Design lighting layouts, lighting controls, and emergency lighting systems according to applicable codes and project requirements.

• Develop fire alarm system designs and coordinate compliance with applicable building and life safety standards.

• Perform QA/QC reviews of electrical drawings, engineering calculations, and technical specifications.

• Review and approve electrical design deliverables to ensure accuracy, code compliance, and project requirements.

• Manage electrical engineering project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.

• Coordinate electrical system designs with architects and mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other engineering disciplines.

• Provide technical guidance, design reviews, and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and designers.

• Support telecommunications and data communications system design when applicable.

• Prepare and review electrical equipment schedules, technical specifications, and construction documents.

• Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve technical issues involving building electrical systems.

• Review contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and proposed design changes during construction.

• Provide construction administration support, including field observations and resolution of electrical installation issues.

• Ensure electrical engineering designs comply with applicable codes, professional engineering standards, and project specifications.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, design revisions, and project records.

Pay Details: $130,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

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