Electrical Engineer

Helix Electric•,

17d

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer supports electrical design and construction projects from design development through commissioning and closeout. The role reviews contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, codes, and jurisdictional requirements, and develops and coordinates electrical design packages covering power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, grounding, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, and related documentation. The engineer performs or reviews electrical calculations and applies the National Electrical Code and applicable project requirements to design decisions. The position prepares and reviews drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and models using applicable design tools, and coordinates electrical work with other disciplines, utilities, clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. It also supports design meetings, estimating, preconstruction, permitting, utility coordination, and technical documentation. During construction, the engineer provides technical support to project and field teams; responds to questions and assists with RFIs, submittals, revisions, and change-order documentation; reviews vendor and subcontractor information; and helps address field conditions, design conflicts, and scope gaps. The role supports procurement, commissioning, testing, as-built documentation, project turnover, and communication of technical risks and project impacts. Work combines office, jobsite, and project-location settings, with travel and extended or off-shift hours possible when project needs require.

Requirements

Working knowledge of electrical calculations, distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding, controls, and equipment coordination.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documents.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites, offices, client meetings, and project locations as required.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment during jobsite visits.
Ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and use typical jobsite access equipment when authorized.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, talk, and hear for extended periods.
May occasionally lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel between jobsites and work extended or off-shift hours when project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
Experience supporting electrical design, electrical construction, design-build, commissioning, or engineering projects is preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Egnyte, Accubid, or comparable platforms is preferred.
Co-op, internship, project engineering, or field experience in electrical construction or engineering is preferred.
Engineer-in-Training certification, Professional Engineer license, or eligibility for licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
Develop, review, and coordinate electrical design packages, including power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, grounding, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, and related documentation.
Perform or review electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash coordination, conduit fill, wire ampacity, conductor derating, and equipment sizing.
Apply the National Electrical Code and applicable local, state, and project-specific requirements to design decisions.
Prepare, update, and review electrical drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and models using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable design tools.
Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, fire protection, controls, utility, and other discipline requirements.
Participate in design and coordination meetings, job walks, pre-bid meetings, constructability reviews, and client or consultant meetings.
Develop design narratives, scope clarifications, technical responses, value-engineering options, and supporting project documentation.
Support estimating and preconstruction by reviewing plans, developing quantities, evaluating design alternatives, and assisting with budgets and proposals.
Coordinate with utility providers regarding service requirements, transformer locations, switchgear, metering, distribution equipment, and utility standards.
Support permitting and agency review by preparing responses, revising documents, and tracking open comments through approval.
Provide technical support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams during construction.
Respond to field questions and assist with RFIs, submittals, bulletins, addenda, design revisions, and change-order documentation.
Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, and equipment information for compliance with project requirements and design intent.
Assist with equipment releases, procurement coordination, long-lead item tracking, and technical evaluation of proposed substitutions.
Support commissioning and testing by reviewing test requirements, resolving technical issues, and coordinating required documentation.
Review field conditions, identify design conflicts or scope gaps, and recommend practical solutions supporting safety, schedule, cost, and constructability.
Maintain accurate project records, calculations, drawing revisions, design logs, and closeout documentation.
Assist with as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, and project turnover.
Communicate technical risks, schedule impacts, cost concerns, and recommended actions to project leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.