Electrical Engineering Associate – HVAC/Building Systems

Farnsworth Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Engineering Associate to support the design and documentation of electrical systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, and other building projects. The role is intended for an engineer who can contribute to production work, develop technical judgment, and grow into greater design ownership with guidance from experienced staff. The position supports electrical design for new construction and renovation projects, including normal and emergency power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and low-voltage and other supporting systems. The associate assists with engineering calculations, equipment selection, circuit layouts, panel schedules, and device coordination, and prepares portions of design and construction document packages using Revit and AutoCAD. The role also involves applying relevant codes with guidance, coordinating with other design disciplines, and participating in construction administration activities. Farnsworth Group describes itself as a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm with more than 650 professionals across 24 offices. The company emphasizes employee growth, work-life balance, collaboration, and contributions to clients and communities. The position is described as a full-time regular role, and hybrid work may be available for eligible roles; candidates should ask the recruiter whether this position qualifies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Typically 1–5 years of relevant experience in electrical design for building systems.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution, lighting, and building support systems used in commercial or institutional facilities.
Familiarity with NEC and related building and energy codes.
Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD, along with Microsoft Office tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound organization, and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT certification or progress toward licensure.
Experience with healthcare, higher education, commercial, or other technically complex building types.
Exposure to lighting calculation or power system analysis tools such as AGi32, Visual, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with construction-phase coordination and field/site observation activities.

Responsibilities

Support design of building electrical systems, including normal and emergency power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and low-voltage and supporting systems for new construction and renovation projects.
Assist with engineering calculations, equipment selection, feeder and branch circuit layouts, panel schedules, and device coordination for project documents.
Prepare portions of schematic design, design development, and construction document packages using Revit and AutoCAD.
Apply applicable electrical, building, and energy codes with guidance from senior team members and incorporate requirements into design documents.
Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, architectural, and structural disciplines to support integrated building systems design and project delivery.
Participate in submittal review, responses to RFIs, site observations, and other construction administration activities.
Communicate with internal team members, clients, contractors, and vendors about design details, schedule needs, and document updates.