Job Description

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.