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Electrical Design Engineer - High-Rise & Commercial MEP

AlphaHire

Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Full Time
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About the role

A respected MEP engineering consultancy in South Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of building electrical design experience, advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to deliver coordinated, accurate, construction-ready design packages.

Please Note: Commercial building or high-rise electrical design experience is essential. Residential-only electrical design backgrounds will not qualify.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties.
  • Prepare electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Perform load calculations, define system requirements, select equipment, and develop power distribution and lighting layouts.
  • Apply applicable electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout design.
  • Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.
  • Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other disciplines for fully integrated documents.
  • Check drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.
  • Answer construction-phase questions, support technical coordination, and incorporate design revisions.
  • Own assigned design deliverables from initial development through final construction documents.
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to solve technical challenges, hit deadlines, and maintain design quality.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience.
  • Required: advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.
  • Experience with commercial facilities such as office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial properties, or municipal buildings.
  • Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, applicable codes, and design standards.
  • Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP drawings.
  • Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation.
  • Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple design assignments accurately and on deadline.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with an MEP consulting firm, particularly in South Florida.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Health insurance options.
  • Retirement plan options.
  • Paid time off.
  • Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.