Electrical Designer-Position Overview - We are seeking an Electrical Designer with 5+ years of experience in electrical building systems design to support a variety of commercial and institutional projects. This role will focus on developing electrical construction documents and designing building systems, including lighting, power distribution, emergency power, and low-voltage infrastructure. The ideal candidate has strong Revit and/or AutoCAD skills, a solid understanding of electrical codes, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare electrical construction documents for commercial, educational, healthcare, aviation, government, hospitality, and institutional projects.
- Develop electrical designs for lighting, lighting controls, power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, generators, and UPS systems.
- Prepare lighting layouts, lighting calculations, panel schedules, load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and one-line diagrams.
- Assist with the design of fire alarm systems, site lighting, surge protection, lightning protection, grounding, and low-voltage infrastructure.
- Create and coordinate electrical drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient designs.
- Apply applicable electrical codes and standards, including NEC, Florida Building Code, Florida Energy Code, and NFPA requirements.
- Assist with equipment selection, specifications, design narratives, and construction documentation.
- Support construction administration through drawing revisions, submittal reviews, and coordination with project teams.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in electrical building systems design.
- Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, and emergency power.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA standards, and applicable building codes.
- Experience preparing electrical construction documents and design calculations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments while maintaining attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree not required.
Project Experience
Experience with commercial, educational, healthcare, aviation, government, hospitality, or institutional building projects is preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to pass project-specific background checks, which may include school site clearances, Jessica Lunsford Act requirements, and government/FBI screening.