Electrical Engineer

Lightserve Corporation

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Must obtain a Professional Engineering license within one year.
  • At least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering software.
  • Strong knowledge of national and local codes including NEC and NFPA standards.
  • Experience with UL 891 and UL 1008 equipment.
  • Ability to analyze system requirements for compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with estimating teams for project proposals and drawings.
  • Maintain technical documentation to meet project timelines and budgets.
  • Engage with external stakeholders to define project scope.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to clarify project requirements.
  • Design electrical systems and perform necessary calculations.
  • Review and ensure the quality of work executed by other engineers.
  • Identify and mitigate potential project risks proactively.

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical and dental premiums for employees on our base plan.
  • Paid parental leave to support family needs.
  • Access to vision and additional ancillary benefits.
  • 401(K) with company matching after one year of service.
  • Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off plus 10 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer (Construction)

DEPARTMENT: Electrical Power Solutions

SUPERVISOR: SVP of Engineering, Design, and Construction or Engineering Manager

SUMMARY:

Lightserve Electrical Power Solutions (EPS) is a division of Lightserve Corporation that specializes in electrical projects in the areas of lighting systems, electrical distribution, and standby generation. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer with ability to acquire Professional Engineering license within one year to oversee and manage the engineering and design of electrical projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of electrical distribution equipment, and strong project management methodologies. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate with estimating team for proposal stage evaluations and prepare associated proposal drawings and scopes of work.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation associated with electrical projects ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Prepare associated drawing and specifications.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders such as customers, vendors, AHJs, and others to ensure proper scope of work.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as estimators, project managers, and procurement to ensure scope of work is understood and is support of construction requirements.
  • Responsible for designing electrical systems and performing calculations. Review, signing and sealing of projects.
  • Participate in reviews of other engineer's work in the division.
  • Some travel is required to meet with vendors, customers, and review project sites.
  • Manage risk by identifying potential issues early on and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout the construction process.
  • Additional job duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Education and Certifications:
  • Electrical Engineering degree required.
  • Valid Professional Engineering license within one year.


Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years electrical engineering experience in construction industry.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement projects effectively while managing time constraints and resource allocation.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analyze system requirements to ensure compliance with national and local codes, such as NEC, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
  • Experience with UL 891 Switchboards and UL 1008 Transfer Switches.
  • Design and modeling lighting photometrics.
  • Experience coordinating with utility requirements.
  • Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and regulations is required.
  • Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • NCEES record preferred for additional licenses.
  • Experience with generation and microgrid systems.
  • Experience with utility interconnection processes.
  • Proficient in SKM (or similar) and systems coordination.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Remote office.


COMPANY BENEFITS:
  • Company-paid medical and dental premiums for employees on our base plan.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Access to vision and other ancillary benefits.
  • 401(K) including company match after one year.
  • Company paid long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Paid time off plus 10 company-paid holidays.


The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may by required from day-to-day.

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