Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with one or more years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This position is located in Renton, WA.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
• Prepare electrical schematic designs.
• Design power single line and riser diagrams.
• Design low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure.
• Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panelboard) replacement projects.
• Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards.
• Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.
• Coordinate among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural.
• Work in close contact with the entire design team.
• Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee electrical design for small to medium-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals.
• Uphold company standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction.
• Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance.
• Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases.
• Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness.
• Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum.

Requirements

• Technical Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• EIT preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects.
• Demonstrate project management skills, preferred.
• Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required.
• Non-Technical:
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions.
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration.
• Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• EIT preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects.
• Demonstrate project management skills, preferred.
• Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required.

Skills

• Strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering.
• Leadership and self-motivation.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Ability to design and coordinate electrical systems.
• Ability to perform calculations and design diagrams.
• Ability to use CAD/BIM standards.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Pay

$82,000 - $90,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Schedule

In office M-F