Electrical Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer supports the design and development of electrical building systems throughout all phases of project delivery. Working under the guidance of senior engineers this role is responsible for preparing electrical drawings specifications calculations and design documentation while applying engineering principles applicable codes and industry standards.

The Electrical Designer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated constructible electrical systems for power distribution lighting grounding and low-voltage systems. This position also supports construction administration activities and contributes to continuous improvement by incorporating quality feedback and refining design deliverables.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Works under the direction and mentorship of licensed electrical engineers and project leadership.

• May provide peer support and knowledge sharing with junior team members as experience develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings specifications calculations and design documentation throughout all phases of project delivery under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Develop electrical system layouts for power distribution lighting grounding and low-voltage systems using applicable engineering principles codes and standards.

• Perform basic electrical engineering calculations including load calculations panel schedules circuiting and equipment layouts under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Produce coordinated construction documents single-line diagrams lighting plans power plans and supporting electrical design documentation.

• Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.

• Collaborate with electrical engineers architects designers and other disciplines to develop coordinated and constructible electrical system designs.

• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) participating in site visits and assisting with field coordination.

• Incorporate quality control feedback and review comments to improve the accuracy coordination and constructability of electrical deliverables.

• Participate in project coordination meetings and contribute to successful multidisciplinary project execution.

• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to expand technical knowledge and engineering capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Architectural Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.

• 2 years of experience in electrical design or building systems engineering required.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

• Active NCEES Record for future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

• Working knowledge of electrical building systems including power distribution lighting grounding and low-voltage systems.

• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software used for electrical design and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes engineering standards and construction documentation practices.

• Strong organizational analytical communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology life sciences healthcare higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990 DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

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