Electrical Engineer (5+ years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc. • Farmers Branch, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience in electrical and technology systems design. The role develops coordinated construction documents and technical specifications from project conception through completion and involves consulting with architects, owners, and general contractors; coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams; and taking ownership of assigned project responsibilities. Experience across healthcare, higher education, hospitality and housing, commercial, industrial, and federal projects is desired. The successful candidate is collaborative and enthusiastic, with strong technical judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and a practical approach to problem solving.

The position is based in the Electrical Department in the Dallas, Texas office. It includes electrical design and construction-phase work, coordination with other project disciplines, and travel for site visits. The position is not eligible for sponsorship and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of relevant electrical engineering design and construction experience in the AEC industry.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration.
• Experience preparing and editing electrical technical specifications and coordinating specifications with drawings and project requirements.
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems.
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations.
• Experience coordinating electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related collaboration tools.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM.
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and supporting construction-phase field activities.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Government.
• Ability to travel for site visits.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Desire to learn and work with a team of professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with technology systems design, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems.
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting.
• Experience with medium- and/or high-voltage systems.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals.
• Experience with federal project design.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, hospitality/housing, commercial, industrial, and federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration.
• Prepare and edit electrical technical specifications and coordinate them with drawings and project requirements.
• Design building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations.
• Coordinate electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals.
• Conduct site surveys, document existing conditions, and support construction-phase field activities.
• Work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers.
• Contribute to Coffman’s marketing and business initiatives as needed.
• Travel for site visits.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO program.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Individually tailored professional and technical advancement and personal growth opportunities.
• Fun work environment.

What This Job Offers

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