Electrical Engineer

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

Hays Electrical Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for commercial and industrial building projects. The position covers electrical design from initial concept through construction documents, with responsibility for technical accuracy, code compliance, and timely project delivery. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams, clients, architects, and contractors; provide technical guidance to junior designers; and support preconstruction and estimating efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
3–8 years of electrical design experience in building design, MEP consulting, or a related engineering environment.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
Experience designing electrical power distribution, lighting, and building electrical systems.
Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering design practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong technical communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with electrical calculation and analysis software such as SKM PowerTools, EasyPower, AGi32, or Visual.
Experience supporting construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
Experience mentoring junior designers or coordinating electrical design teams.
Experience supporting preconstruction, estimating, value engineering, or constructability reviews.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of low- and medium-voltage electrical power distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, motor control centers, feeders, and associated building infrastructure.
Manage electrical design deliverables through Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD).
Prepare and review single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, load calculations, electrical layouts, and technical specifications.
Design interior, exterior, and emergency lighting systems, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and other low-voltage building systems.
Develop electrical drawings and layouts using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
Perform electrical calculations and studies, including load analysis, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, panel balancing, and lighting photometrics.
Participate in internal project meetings, client meetings, and design coordination sessions to communicate project progress and address technical requirements.
Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines to ensure system integration.
Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical and building codes, including NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, NFPA 101, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and local regulations.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical designers and drafters, review drawings, and reinforce CAD/Revit standards.
Manage assigned project tasks and deadlines to support timely completion within established budgets.
Conduct field surveys and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support project requirements.
Respond to plan review comments and assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews and requests for information (RFIs).
Support preconstruction and estimating teams with technical input, value engineering, constructability reviews, and alignment of cost estimates with design requirements.