Electrical Design Engineer - High-Rise & Commercial MEP

AlphaGov; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

AlphaGov in South Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects. The role requires 5+ years of building electrical design experience and advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills to deliver construction-ready packages.

Residential-only backgrounds are not eligible. The designer will coordinate with architectural, structural, and other MEP teams, prepare detailed drawings, perform load calculations,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.
• Ability to coordinate across architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels and other complex commercial properties.
• Prepare electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations and develop power distribution and lighting layouts.
• Apply electrical codes and standards throughout design and review drawings for conflicts.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver fully integrated documents.
• Own assigned design deliverables from development to construction documents.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet deadlines and maintain design quality.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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