Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing and preparing high-quality electrical engineering permit drawings and construction documents to support field electricians on complex electrical installations, in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares detailed electrical engineering permit drawings and construction installation documents to support field execution.
• Develops conceptual designs, sketches, and value engineering ideas to support project managers and estimators during planning and preconstruction.
• Prepares electrical calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation throughout all phases of construction.
• Reviews outside engineering documents for accuracy and constructability, identifies value engineering opportunities, and performs engineering studies such as arc flash, short circuit, duct bank ampacity, power factor correction, and lighting.
• Coordinates with vendors and reviews shop drawings to model accurate, fully constructible electrical systems, including equipment, conduit, and cable tray within Revit.
• Participates in electrical construction and design-related training.
• Adheres to company engineering standards and maintains strict QA/QC procedures for all deliverables.
• Recommends improvements to design standards, workflows, and procedures.
• Responds to design questions, resolves issues, and issues plan revisions as required.
• Stays current with new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Led small to mid-size projects as assigned and provides technical guidance to other designers and engineers.
• Supports design team members as needed while upholding the company’s core values.
• Makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• EIT/EI certification or PE license; ability to sit for the Electrical PE exam within 1–2 years if not yet licensed.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical facilities power design, including lighting and receptacle layouts, circuiting and panelboard schedules, and load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable.
• Controls experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related building codes.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the electrical construction industry, with a commitment to teamwork and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of organization and accuracy.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability, sound judgment, customer service orientation, and effective time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Must have EIT/EI certification or be able to obtain PE license within 1–2 years if not yet licensed.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in electrical facilities power design.
• Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable.
• Controls experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related building codes.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within the electrical construction industry, with a commitment to teamwork and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of organization and accuracy.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability, sound judgment, customer service orientation, and effective time management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code and other building codes as they relate to design.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to stay current with new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to lead small to mid-size projects.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to other designers and engineers.
• Ability to make decisions in an attentive and safe manner.
• Ability to utilize LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to promote and model the Company mission, vision and values.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision).
• A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Access to wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

$111,000 – $133,200 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Occasional travel to job sites is required, sometimes requiring overnight stays.