Electrical Design Engineer - BIM/Design-Build (Remote)

RiseMe; Goodyear (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design-build projects from concept to closeout. You will develop practical, code-compliant designs and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and field teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will participate in design meetings, perform essential design calculations, prepare drawings, and assist with permitting and closeout documentation. A strong knowledge of NEC and CAD tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial electrical design, design-build, or construction projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical design fundamentals and code-compliant design practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit required or strongly preferred, depending on level.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with electrical estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or comparable platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, owner criteria, codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop electrical design packages including power distribution, lighting, and single-line diagrams.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, conduit fill, wire ampacity, and derating.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and related tools.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and utility disciplines.
• Attend design meetings, job walks, pre-bid meetings, coordination meetings, and reviews with stakeholders.
• Track design milestones, deliverables, approvals, and open issues for on-time execution.
• Coordinate with utilities regarding service requirements and distribution equipment.
• Support estimating by developing design narratives, scope clarifications, budgets, takeoffs, and VE options.
• Collaborate with PMs, superintendents, VDC/BIM, and field teams to confirm constructability and schedule impacts.
• Support construction administration, including revisions, RFIs, submittals, addenda, and change orders.
• Review vendor/subcontractor information for compliance with requirements and schedule.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Load calculations

Coordination

Design-build

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design-build projects from concept to closeout. You will develop practical, code-compliant designs and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and field teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will participate in design meetings, perform essential design calculations, prepare drawings, and assist with permitting and closeout documentation. A strong knowledge of NEC and CAD tools is essential.