About the role
A respected MEP engineering consultancy in South Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects.
The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of building electrical design experience, advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to deliver coordinated, accurate, construction-ready design packages.
Please Note: Commercial building or high-rise electrical design experience is essential. Residential-only electrical design backgrounds will not qualify.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties. - Prepare electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD. - Perform load calculations, define system requirements, select equipment, and develop power distribution and lighting layouts. - Apply applicable electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout design. - Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues. - Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other disciplines for fully integrated documents. - Check drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability. - Answer construction-phase questions, support technical coordination, and incorporate design revisions. - Own assigned design deliverables from initial development through final construction documents. - Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to solve technical challenges, hit deadlines, and maintain design quality.
Requirements
- 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience. - Required: advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD. - Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments. - Experience with commercial facilities such as office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial properties, or municipal buildings. - Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, applicable codes, and design standards. - Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP drawings. - Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation. - Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple design assignments accurately and on deadline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with an MEP consulting firm, particularly in South Florida.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. - Health insurance options. - Retirement plan options. - Paid time off. - Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.
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