Building and Facilities Electrical Design Engineer

AKS Engineering & Forestry$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering (Oregon and/or Washington)
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical design experience
  • Strong knowledge of the NEC and local building codes
  • Proficient with design software like Revit and AutoCAD
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Ownership mindset to support project teams and clients

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design for building projects including lighting, power distribution, and low-voltage systems.
  • Prepare detailed design deliverables such as electrical plans and construction drawings.
  • Produce engineering reports and permit-ready submittals.
  • Coordinate electrical design with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integration.
  • Communicate with clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Provide technical support during design reviews and construction phases.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote professional development.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth
  • Engagement in diverse projects across various sectors
  • Access to advanced design tools and technologies
  • Involvement in meaningful infrastructures that impact communities.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Building and Facilities Electrical Design Engineer with a focus on building systems. This role will be responsible for delivering electrical designs for commercial, institutional, industrial, and public infrastructure buildings. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, code-compliant electrical systems and deliverables that meet client needs and project objectives.
What You'll Do
  • Lead electrical design for building and structure projects including lighting, power distribution, low-voltage systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
  • Prepare comprehensive design deliverables including electrical plans, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, lighting layouts/photometrics, and detailed construction drawings.
  • Produce engineering reports, technical specifications, and permit-ready submittals.
  • Coordinate electrical design with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated project solutions.
  • Communicate and coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Provide technical support during design reviews, construction administration, and field phases to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Mentor junior engineers and support professional development within the electrical discipline.
Who You Are
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering (Oregon and/or Washington).
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical design experience in buildings electrical system design.
  • Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building codes, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and/or similar software.
  • Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills with a commitment to quality and collaboration.
  • You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.
Nice To Have
  • Experience with power system studies (short circuit, arc flash), renewable energy integration, and advanced lighting/control system design.
  • Prior consulting experience and client interaction.

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