Electrical Project Designer | Urbandale, IA

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IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Urbandale IA to lead electrical system design for low to moderate complexity building projects and support larger higher complexity work in collaboration with senior staff. This role focuses on engineering analysis design and implementation oversight of electrical systems for buildings.

You will help plan and monitor project budgets schedules and design progress mentor less experienced staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports commercial and institutional work with a strong higher-education focus and experience on classrooms science buildings student housing and health-science projects advancing high-performance energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance
Location: Urbandale IA
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Commercial and institutional
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 10%
Work Schedule: Full-time in office
Sponsorship: Not available

What Youll Do
Lead electrical system design for low to moderate complexity building projects.
Support larger and higher complexity projects in collaboration with senior staff.
Perform engineering analysis and develop detailed designs specifications and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards.
Work directly with clients to understand project needs gather requirements communicate technical information and maintain professional relationships.
Lead project planning budgeting scheduling and design documentation efforts to support project deadlines and objectives.
Monitor design progress including percent complete and fee expended and document client decisions and instructions.
Analyze engineering problems and develop practical efficient solutions with senior engineers and consultants.
Conduct in-process design reviews and apply quality control processes to help ensure designs meet IMEG quality standards industry standards and client requirements.
Train and mentor less experienced staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Identify potential project issues seek guidance from the Project Manager support bidding and construction administration and prioritize safety throughout the work.

What Youll Bring

Required

Education and Experience one of the following:
Option A:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required
3 years of experience minimum required 4 preferred in the building design consulting industry

Option B:
7 years of experience minimum required 8 preferred in the building design consulting or construction industry

Skills and Abilities
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 Building Information Model software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
Proficient with 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

Preferred
Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred
Associates degree or certificate in Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) or Engineering preferred

About the Team
Work is heavily higher-education focused with recurring mechanical electrical plumbing fire protection technology and energy-modeling scope on classrooms science buildings student housing and health-science projects. That pattern suggests a strong full-service MEP team with especially solid experience in lab campus and complex student-facility coordination.
A notable additional signal is the health-sciences and research tilt including geothermal/all-electric and lab-intensive work at Des Moines University and Drake University.
Recent work includes BASF / Malcolm / New Service Industrial; The Marshalltown Company / Marshalltown IA / Mezzanine buildout Industrial; and Wells Fargo / Hoffman Estates IL / Fire Alarm Redesign Commercial.

Why IMEG
We put people at the center of who we are creating positive outcomes for people communities and our planet.

Employee ownership (ESOP) fully vested at all times with a 3% to 6% company contribution plus year-end profit sharing
IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
PE SE and other license exam prep and support with a clear path from EIT to PE
Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
Generous time off including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
Medical dental and vision coverage starting day one with preventive care at 100% a $50/month wellness credit and a Calm subscription
MEG our in-house AI platform helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG
Apply today and help deliver electrical engineering solutions that create positive outcomes for clients and communities.

IMEG an employee-owned corporation is committed to investing in employees futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO flexible schedule and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally employees are eligible to enroll in health dental vision and life insurance on their first day of employment.

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