Electrical Designer

DPR • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Electrical Designer supports the design and development of electrical building systems throughout all phases of project delivery. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role is responsible for preparing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation while applying engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards. The Electrical Designer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, constructible electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems. This position also supports construction administration activities and contributes to continuous improvement by incorporating quality feedback and refining design deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical design or building systems engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Working knowledge of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software used for electrical design and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and construction documentation practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Nice To Haves

• Active NCEES Record for future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation throughout all phases of project delivery under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical system layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems using applicable engineering principles, codes, and standards.
• Perform basic electrical engineering calculations, including load calculations, panel schedules, circuiting, and equipment layouts under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Produce coordinated construction documents, single-line diagrams, lighting plans, power plans, and supporting electrical design documentation.
• Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, designers, and other disciplines to develop coordinated and constructible electrical system designs.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), participating in site visits, and assisting with field coordination.
• Incorporate quality control feedback and review comments to improve the accuracy, coordination, and constructability of electrical deliverables.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and contribute to successful multidisciplinary project execution.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to expand technical knowledge and engineering capabilities.

What This Job Offers

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