Electrical Engineer - Building Systems
About The Position
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Building Systems to independently design and coordinate electrical systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects. The role requires a strong technical foundation, the ability to lead discipline-specific project tasks, and sound judgment in balancing quality, schedule, coordination, and constructability across multiple assignments. The Electrical Engineer leads the design and documentation of building electrical systems from concept through construction, prepares and reviews technical calculations and construction documents, coordinates with project partners, and supports construction administration. The role also provides guidance to less experienced staff and contributes to scope, budget, schedule, and technical planning for assigned workstreams or smaller projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 5–8+ years of experience in electrical building systems design.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, applicable building and energy codes, and industry design standards.
- Demonstrated experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and producing coordinated construction documents.
- Experience designing for commercial, healthcare, institutional, or similar facility types.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate effectively, and work successfully in a multidisciplinary environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with emergency power systems, generators, UPS, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with photometric studies, short-circuit analysis, or coordination studies.
- Prior involvement in client presentations, proposal support, or project interviews.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers or directing design staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and documentation of power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and associated building electrical systems from concept through construction.
- Prepare and review calculations, one-lines, panel schedules, equipment selections, and construction documents for technical accuracy and coordination.
- Develop code-compliant and constructible design solutions aligned with project scope, client objectives, and budget expectations.
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, owners, and contractors to resolve design issues and maintain project progress.
- Support project delivery through submittal reviews, RFI responses, site visits, and construction administration activities.
- Provide guidance to less experienced engineers, designers, and CAD/Revit staff, and review their work for completeness and quality.
- Contribute to scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and technical planning for assigned workstreams or smaller projects.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development and training.
- Mentoring program.
- Paid time off.
- Wellness/fitness reimbursements.
- Pet insurance plan.
- Hybrid Work Program for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
