Electrical Engineering Designer
About the role
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Woolpert is hiring an Electrical Engineer Designer to join our dynamic Buildings MEP team. This position will report to the Electrical Engineering Team Leader and will be responsible for performing electrical engineering technical work on various complex projects, mentoring staff, applying proficiency in designing, analyzing, and reviewing systems to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance with industry standards. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering technical work for complex projects
- Develop and modify models, plans, details, and drawings of electrical engineering systems and components according to established standards and modeling techniques
- Perform electrical design for various systems including medium‑voltage distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic, battery systems, building power systems, lighting design, and low voltage systems
- Assist with technical review and provide high quality deliverables
- Perform electrical calculations including SKM analysis, arc flash, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred)
- Interpret, define, organize, execute and coordinate engineering assignments
- Provide technical direction and support for multiple projects of considerable scope and complexity
- Apply or develop advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes in execution of quality deliverables that meet project/deliverable specifications
- Provide technical expertise and support in the project definition and planning phases
- Communicate new scientific methods, developments and practices through appropriate firm channels
- Develop and document standard practices and coach and mentor other team members in skill development areas
- Act as technical expertise and representative of the firm at various functions, as needed
- Conduct training sessions for internal staff
- Participate in firm‑wide quality initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years related experience
- Experience in building power systems, lighting design, medium‑voltage distribution, SKM analysis, and photometric calculations (AGI or Elumtools preferred)
- Experience with building electrical system design for commercial, mixed‑use, aviation, hospitality, and/or high‑rise preferred
- Experience designing sustainable building systems, including familiarity with LEED, Green Building Institute, or other sustainability credentialing
- Substantial experience designing in Autodesk Revit 3‑D modeling software and directing the preparation of construction documents
- Experience conducting QA/QC and coordination of design documents between disciplines
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents including scientific and technical journals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and