Electrical Engineer I - Logistics

Progressive Companies • Durham, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer I, you are a Professional Engineer with experience translating electrical systems into completed solutions for a range of building types. You work under the supervision and mentorship of senior staff to develop design concepts and produce accurate, complete documentation for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications systems throughout project phases, in accordance with established design principles, budgets, and schedules. You provide technical design expertise and assistance as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

The role supports project quality and financial management, including coordinating electrical design work, preparing and reviewing contract documents, working with internal and external project partners, and helping monitor project budgets and schedules. You also contribute to client service, maintain technical knowledge, and represent the company’s values and ethical standards.

Progressive Companies describes itself as an employee-owned design firm with nearly 300 professionals across multiple regional offices. The company emphasizes sustainable, inclusive, and high-performance design, team development, community involvement, and work-life integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience required for professional licensure.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience with a wide variety of project types.
• Knowledge of electrical design and documentation processes, design and construction industry trends, construction methodology, sustainability, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Knowledge of construction drawing and specification production.
• Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications systems.
• Knowledge of building codes, electrical standards, and regulations, and ability to research and apply them in technical documents.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work with architects, designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants, and other project team members.
• Strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience conducting arc-flash studies using simulation software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• NCEES registration and NSPE membership.
• CSI-CDT certification; training is provided.
• LEED AP BD+C certification.
• WELL AP certification.
• Proficiency in Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software and Easy Power.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive AE standards.
• Coordinate small-scale electrical design team work through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct work sessions, field investigations, or project-site meetings with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Use design software and technology for presentation and production purposes.
• Assist with preparing building models, detailed contract and construction documents, photometric simulations, arc-flash studies, and specifications in accordance with company standards.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Coordinate technical project work with internal disciplines and outside consultants to avoid document conflicts.
• Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with addendum requests, requests for information, change proposal requests, and change orders, and incorporate agreed changes into project documents.
• Complete work on time and alert the Senior Electrical Engineer and team members when a scope change occurs.
• Assist in developing control strategies for project budget overruns.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and actively participate.
• Coordinate and track shared electronic documentation and files with internal and external project team members, including clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and technical information relevant to the discipline and apply it to deliver high-quality results.
• Assist in organizing team meetings and activities, including lessons-learned sessions.
• Act as an ambassador for company-wide values and ethical standards of practice.
• Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer with engineering proposal preparation as needed.
• Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer in monitoring project budgets and schedules.
• Produce and oversee contract documents that align with the scope of work, schedule, and allotted fee.
• Identify documentation and design inconsistencies and work with the Senior Electrical Engineer to develop solutions.
• Foster a personal commitment to high-quality external and internal client service and hold others accountable to that standard.
• Communicate with client representatives confidently within the role’s area of expertise and maintain trusted relationships with Client Leadership.

Benefits

• Award-winning wellness program.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Summer hours.
• Profit-sharing.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Continuing education, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Paid service-learning hours and corporate sponsorship for community organizations and activities.

What This Job Offers

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