Electrical Design Engineer High Rise Commercial

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.