Project Designer, Electrical Engineering (MEP)

Ware Malcomb • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will assist the senior electrical Engineer in planning, designing, and coordinating electrical systems. You will help develop power distribution, lighting, low-voltage, and life safety system designs; prepare construction documents; coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams; and support projects through construction. Applying engineering principles, industry standards, and applicable codes, you will deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with architects, owners, contractors, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and support successful project execution.

The role supports electrical design for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission critical projects. It includes developing coordinated construction documents and BIM models, preparing calculations and specifications, resolving design issues, and assisting with field investigations, commissioning, and construction administration under engineer guidance. This is a full-time, long-term position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 3 years of experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Ability to provide timely, dependable, and professional service in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC), engineering principles, and basic project budgeting and financial concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical system design and analysis software.
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with planning and designing electrical building systems and integrating solutions into coordinated construction documents and BIM models.
• Assist in developing electrical construction documents, including power plans, lighting plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical details, specifications, equipment selections, and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues and maintain interdisciplinary coordination.
• Support code-compliant, accurate, and constructible designs throughout all project phases.
• Support project execution through technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing building assessments, and commissioning activities.
• Assist with construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders, and conducting periodic site observations under engineer guidance.

What This Job Offers

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