Electrical Engineer
About The Position
An established multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Electrical Engineer for its Des Moines, Iowa team. The engineer will lead electrical system design for building projects, from planning through construction documentation and administration, and provide technical leadership, project oversight, and quality assurance. The role includes designing building power distribution, interior and exterior lighting and controls, fire alarm systems, low-voltage infrastructure, and backup and standby power systems. The engineer will work with municipal clients, architects, contractors, utility providers, and internal teams, while also mentoring junior staff and supporting proposals and business development. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings, or at least 4 years with a master’s degree.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.
- Extensive knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements.
- Expertise designing systems tailored to educational and public-sector building types.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K-12 schools and/or municipal building design.
- LEED AP, Lighting Certified (LC), or other relevant certifications.
- Proficiency in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual.
- Familiarity with generator manufacturer sizing software.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
- Serve as technical lead for electrical systems designs and participate in client meetings.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and coordinate with utility providers for project delivery.
- Mentor and train junior staff.
- Lead electrical system design from planning through construction documentation and administration.
- Design building systems, including power distribution; interior and exterior lighting with controls; fire alarm systems; low-voltage infrastructure; and backup and standby power systems.
- Perform engineering calculations, lighting and photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing.
- Prepare detailed drawings and specifications.
- Stamp and certify engineering documents.
- Provide project and quality oversight, including internal quality reviews and QA/QC process support.
- Assist with preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical details for proposals and RFQs.
- Assist with submittal reviews, respond to RFIs, and perform site observations.
- Assist with business development initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
