Electrical Designer - Mission Critical

About the role

The Electrical Designer - Mission Critical role is aimed at individuals with proven experience in electrical engineering who are eager to deepen their technical skills and take on more responsibility within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and electrical calculations for assigned electrical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
• Independently perform lighting and power load calculations, feeder sizing, short circuit studies, and NEC compliance checks with minimal input.
• Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems, including system descriptions, Division 26 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups.
• Develop and review electrical system layouts in Revit—including power, lighting, fire alarm, and single-line diagrams—in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds.
• Cookinate electrical design with internal disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, lighting, sustainability) and external consultants (e.g., low voltage, civil) to resolve design conflicts.
• Review and respond to electrical RFIs and submittals, with support from senior engineers as needed.
• Perform field verification for electrical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in electrical construction observation visits.
• Engage in early-phase project design strategy discussions and support electrical discipline leads with technical input.
• Participate in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of electrical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency.
• Begin mentoring electrical designers and interns on software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on electrical scope.
• Track and manage hours on assigned electrical work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• P.E. licensure required.
• 5+ years in the AEC Industry preferred.
• An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Revit experience required.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Work Environment

We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.