Electrical Designer

Apogee • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Apogee Consulting Group is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Electrical Designer to design and coordinate building electrical systems, prepare construction drawings, and support project delivery from concept through construction. The role assists electrical engineers, an RCDD, and other designers in developing building electrical and technology system designs. The successful candidate will use technical proficiency, critical thinking, and collaboration to develop innovative, efficient, code-compliant solutions, while maintaining a dedication to quality, continuous learning, and service to clients and project teams.

The position involves designing power distribution, lighting and controls, grounding, and low-voltage systems, including fire alarms, nurse calls, telecommunications distribution, and security and surveillance. It also includes producing plans and schematics using computer-aided design software, conducting field investigations and construction site visits, coordinating with other disciplines, reviewing product data submittals, and performing construction-period services. The role requires knowledge of electrical equipment, the NEC, and other NFPA standards, as well as high proficiency in Revit. Healthcare experience is preferred. Travel may be up to 20%, depending on the project. The stated salary range is $80,000–$100,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in engineering; alternatively, the posting specifies a minimum of four years of progressive electrical and/or technology design experience.
• Minimum four years of progressive electrical and/or technology design experience.
• High proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, the NEC, and other NFPA standards.
• Familiarity with electrical system concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Computer skills with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and the MS Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship is required; background checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and working toward professional licensure (PE) is preferred.
• LEED, RCDD, CEM, LC, or other professional certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical engineers, an RCDD, and other designers in developing building electrical and technology system designs.
• Design and produce construction drawings for power distribution systems, lighting layouts and controls, grounding systems, and low-voltage systems, including fire alarms, nurse calls, telecommunications distribution, and security and surveillance.
• Produce detailed construction plans and schematics using computer-aided software.
• Perform field investigations and construction site visits.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Review product data submittals and perform other construction-period services.

Benefits

• Up to five weeks of vacation, depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company assistance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Eight paid holidays and one floating birthday holiday.
• Professional license bonuses.
• Continued education reimbursement with manager pre-approval.

What This Job Offers

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