Electrical Design Engineer - Hybrid/Remote, Design-Build

Helix Electric Inc; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric Inc is seeking a Design Engineer to develop electrical design-build deliverables from concept through closeout. You will create practical, code-compliant designs and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and field teams.

You will review drawings, perform critical calculations, and prepare design packages using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. Collaboration with internal teams and vendors will ensure constructability and timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with commercial electrical design and design-build projects preferred.
• AutoCAD and Revit proficiency required or strongly preferred.
• Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) proficiency.
• EIT/PE license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop electrical design packages (power distribution, lighting, layouts).
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, and conductor derating.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and field teams.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and project handoffs.
• Support design milestones, approvals, and issue tracking.
• Assist with permitting, plan revisions, and inspections.
• Identify design risks and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Code compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT/PE license a plus

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Helix Electric Inc is seeking a Design Engineer to develop electrical design-build deliverables from concept through closeout. You will create practical, code-compliant designs and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and field teams.

You will review drawings, perform critical calculations, and prepare design packages using AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam. Collaboration with internal teams and vendors will ensure constructability and timely project execution.