Project Designer, Electrical Engineering (MEP)

Ware Malcomb • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Project Designer to assist a senior electrical engineer with planning, designing, and coordinating electrical building systems. The role supports commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission critical projects, integrating electrical design solutions into coordinated construction documents and BIM models. The designer will apply engineering principles, industry standards, and applicable codes to deliver accurate, constructible, code-compliant designs while collaborating with project teams and external partners.

The position includes developing electrical construction documents and calculations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting projects through construction. It also provides technical and field support, including existing-building assessments, commissioning activities, construction administration, and periodic site observations 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 the 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 design 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, and equipment selections.
• Support engineering calculations, including load analyses, voltage drop studies, short-circuit calculations, and lighting photometric evaluations using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues and maintain interdisciplinary coordination.
• Support technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing-building assessments, commissioning activities, and construction administration.
• Review RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders, and conduct periodic site observations under engineer guidance.
• Help ensure designs are accurate, code-compliant, and constructible throughout all project phases.

What This Job Offers

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