Residential Electrical Designer

Full‑time position. Candidates must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Company Overview

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post‑Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi‑family, multi‑use, commercial, and pre‑existing residential sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New NY). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

About the Role

ARCXIS is seeking Electrical Designers and Engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled in electrical design and engineering of residential structures. This includes production of electrical load calculations, single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, power and lighting plans, site lighting/site power plans, site photometric studies, and lighting fixture designs in AutoCAD. Electrical Designers and Engineers collaborate across all disciplines to ensure the highest level of cross‑disciplined design integration for a one‑stop‑shop solution to our partners’ residential design needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical load calculations, single‑line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Produce power and lighting plans, site lighting/site power plans, site photometric studies, and lighting fixture designs.
• Engineer and design single‑ and multi‑family, low‑ and high‑rise residential electrical plans.
• Generate detailed electrical design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of electrical plans for bidding and construction.
• Prepare construction documents in AutoCAD.
• Utilize Excel tables and formulas to assist in electrical load calculation.
• Work with design staff and drafters to complete projects.

Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Visual Lighting and AGI 32.
• Ability to read blueprints and compute dimensions from architectural plans.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code), ICC International Codes, and uniform building codes.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well with engineers/designers at all organizational levels.
• Self‑directed, initiative‑driven, and capable of multitasking in fast‑moving environments.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
• Preferred 3+ years’ experience in electrical design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
• Experience producing electrical load calculations, single‑line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Experience with mid‑rise multifamily, mixed‑use buildings, residential and enclosed parking garages.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.

Schedule

Monday – Friday day shift; additional hours, including weekends, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.

Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.