Senior Electrical Designer

About the role

NELSON is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our Electrical Engineering team. This role will lead electrical design efforts for facility and infrastructure projects, developing conceptual and detailed designs for power, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience, strong Revit skills, and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support construction administration. Attributes To Support The NELSON Culture: Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result. Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic. We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care. Grow with Purpose. We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement. Think Bold. Execute Smart. We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline. Make Space for Everyone. We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support on facility and infrastructure design projects under supervision of electrical engineer
• Effectively lead electrical design efforts on moderate to large projects
• Study design criteria, codes, and standards and incorporate required design practices into production of design deliverables
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for facilities and infrastructure projects based on scope of project, design criteria and applicable codes and standards
• Assist with gathering field data to support development of design deliverables
• Review and observe construction progress on projects to verify compliance with design deliverables (e.g. RFI responses, progress observation reports, etc.)
• Duties to include drawings, reports, shop drawing review, construction administration, and training/development
• Coordinate with other disciplines
• Attend client meetings to discuss facility infrastructure needs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing facility electrical system design services required
• AS graduate in Engineering Technology or other technical / drafting degree required
• 10+ years’ experience in building design of power, lighting, fire alarm and secondary electrical systems
• Experience with use/navigation of 3D BIM/Drafting/Modeling tools for creation of design deliverables is required
• Proficiency with Autodesk REVIT 3D modeling required

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization