Position Title
Electrical Design Engineer
Job Summary
We’re seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to help create innovative, cost‑effective, and energy‑efficient HVAC systems for client customers. In this role, you’ll lead the electrical design and development of systems, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, managing projects from concept through completion, and ensuring deliverables meet budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development
- Support project teams by identifying sales opportunities, developing proposals, and assisting in closing new contracts.
- Create detailed proposals including material and equipment pricing, vendor/subcontractor quotes, manpower estimates, project phasing, duration, and customer RFP requirements.
General
- Participate in meetings, site walks, and calls while maintaining clear communication between Quantum and customers.
- Define project specifications by reviewing existing designs, customer requirements, and performance standards.
- Identify project phases and responsibilities, communicating requirements to contractors for accurate bids, ensuring on‑time delivery of design documents, product performance details, and construction feasibility.
- Support overall team success by contributing to project deliverables and problem‑solving initiatives.
Design and Procurement
- Generate and review engineering documents for completeness, scope compliance, and cost efficiency; analyze cost comparisons and collaborate with construction teams to implement time and cost‑saving practices.
- Ensure timely, contract‑compliant delivery of technical data packages; coordinate design completion dates with engineering and assist project managers with delivery.
Construction
- Provide technical leadership and training across Electrical trades.
- Participate in construction kick‑off meetings and support the project manager in managing design changes and deviations.
- Recommend process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversee project planning documents including coordinating procurement of electrical equipment and technical materials, delivery scheduling, and assisting with technical knowledge, logistics and cost management.
- Monitor project progress to maintain schedule, coordinating activities and resolving issues quickly to keep projects on track.
Project Close Out
- Oversee the translation of project “red‑line” drawings to as‑built construction documents.
- Ensure delivery of software backups and/or other digital project media to client.
- Complete post‑construction site‑walk for project completion verification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in Electrical engineering field or 6+ years of related project experience.
- PE license preferred; or willingness to obtain Texas PE license.
- Experience with electrical design of complex HVAC commercial and industrial projects.
- Ability to communicate with customers and contacts in a professional manner.
- Exceptional communication skills, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tools such as AutoCAD.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance / AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Background screening requirement: Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.