Electrical Engineer
Harrison Consulting Solutions•Des Moines, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Established multi-disciplined consulting firm is looking to add a talented Senior Project Electrical Engineer to their Des Moines, Iowa team! This role involves technical leadership on electrical systems designs, client relationship management, and ensuring code compliance for building projects, particularly in the K-12 school and municipal sectors. The engineer will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction documentation and administration, including mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering (electrical focus)
- 5+ years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings
- 4+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed
- Extensive knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements.
- Expertise in designing systems tailored to educational and public-sector building types
- Proficient in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual preferred
- Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K-12 schools and/or municipal building design preferred
- LEED AP, Lighting Certified (LC), or other relevant certifications preferred
- Familiarity with using generator manufacturer sizing software
Responsibilities
- Build/maintain relationships with municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams
- Technical lead on electrical systems designs
- Participate in client meetings
- Ensure code compliance
- Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless project delivery
- Mentor/train junior staff
- Lead electrical system design from planning through construction documentation/administration
- Design building systems including power distribution, interior/exterior and emergency lighting with controls, fire alarm systems, low-voltage infrastructure, and backup and standby power systems
- Perform engineering calculations, lighting/photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing
- Prepare detailed drawings/specifications
- Stamp/certify engineering documents
- Provide project & quality oversight including internal quality reviews and QA/QC process support
- Assist with preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical details for proposals/RFQs
- Assist with submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, and performing site observations
- Assist with business development initiatives
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
