Electrical Project Designer | Raleigh, NC

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design efforts, including detailed designs, specifications, and calculations in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards
• Partner with clients to understand project needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and build strong professional relationships
• Support consulting project execution through project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to meet deadlines and objectives
• Document design decisions, client instructions, project progress, percent complete, and fee expended
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical, efficient solutions
• Conduct in-process reviews of electrical designs, calculations, and specifications, and apply IMEG quality control processes
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and contribute to research and innovation efforts within IMEG
• Prioritize safety by identifying and mitigating potential risks associated with electrical systems
• Cookordination with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions
• Identify potential project issues, seek guidance from the Project Manager, and support projects through bidding and construction administration

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry OR Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings
• Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other; and proficiency in the use of BIM software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
• Proficiency in energy compliance software such as ComCheck; Adobe or Bluebeam Revu; the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Proficiency in Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc.
• Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Why Join Us

• IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact
• As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office
• You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve
• Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters

Electrical Team Highlights

• IMEG’s electrical engineers design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure
• The team supports a wide range of work, from medium-voltage campus power systems to interior electrical layouts, including emergency power, UPS, and renewable energy integration
• The team prioritizes safety, reliability, code compliance, and seamless coordination with other disciplines to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient outcomes
• Common project types include data centers, hospitals, and K-12 facilities
• Key areas of expertise and focus include lighting design, power systems, low voltage, smart buildings, energy codes, BIM, and photovoltaic/energy storage solutions