Electrical Design Engineer

Legence • Renton, WA

2d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a mid-level Electrical Design Engineer with 7+ years of consulting engineering experience to join its Renton, Washington office. The role designs electrical systems for energy-efficient buildings and complex infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other design disciplines. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in new construction and modernization projects; education facilities, particularly K-12 projects, are highly preferred.

The engineer will lead electrical design for small to medium-sized projects from pre-design through construction administration. Work includes designing and documenting electrical systems, coordinating designs across disciplines, conducting calculations and field surveys, supporting clients and project teams, mentoring emerging professionals, and addressing construction-phase questions and issues. The role is in-office Monday through Friday.

The position is full-time and based in Renton, WA. The salary range is $115,000–$150,000, and the role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus; eligibility and payout depend on role, individual performance, and company performance and are not guaranteed. U.S. work authorization is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of consulting engineering experience.
• Electrical design experience with new construction and modernization projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects.
• Hands-on lighting design experience, including fixture selection, lighting layouts, photometric calculations, and lighting controls.
• Experience with NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Washington Codes, and Energy Standards.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Strong client-facing communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, reliable, and responsive.
• Must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with education facilities, particularly K-12 projects.
• EIT.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for new construction and modernization projects, including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop lighting designs, including fixture selection, layouts, photometric calculations, and lighting controls.
• Prepare electrical schematics, single-line and riser diagrams, technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Design low- and medium-voltage infrastructure and electrical equipment replacement projects, including substations, switchboards, transformers, and panelboards.
• Perform arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, and load flow calculations using ETAP/SKM.
• Conduct field surveys, document existing conditions, and prepare site assessment reports.
• Apply NEC, Washington Codes, Energy Standards, and CAD/BIM standards using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Lead electrical design for small to medium-sized projects from pre-design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions.
• Manage design responsibilities and deliverables to support project schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve technical and project issues.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and technically sound solutions.
• Translate client and project requirements into effective electrical designs.
• Serve as a technical resource throughout design and construction.
• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to emerging professionals.
• Support continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, and high-quality project delivery.
• Respond to RFIs and review contractor submittals and shop drawings for conformance with contract documents, design intent, and applicable codes.
• Collaborate with contractors and field teams to resolve construction issues.
• Participate in punch walks, prepare punch lists, and verify completed systems align with design intent.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match: dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50,000, with the option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; payout is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level