Electrical Design Engineer (Remote/Hybrid)

Helix Electric; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric in San Diego is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design-build projects from concept through closeout. You will develop practical, code‑compliant electrical designs while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and Helix operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and codes, creating design packages, performing essential calculations, and coordinating with the VDC/BIM team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required or preferred.
• Experience with commercial electrical design and design-build preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical design fundamentals and code-compliant design practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit; Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Experience with electrical estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, specifications, and codes for compliance.
• Develop electrical design packages (power distribution, lighting, diagrams, layouts).
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, conduit fill, and wire sizing.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines.
• Support design meetings, pre-bid meetings, and design reviews with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

NEC knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Coordination with teams

Multi-priority management

Self-motivated

Explain technical information

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Estimating software (Accubid/ConEst/McCormick)

Job description

Helix Electric in San Diego is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design-build projects from concept through closeout. You will develop practical, code‑compliant electrical designs while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and Helix operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and codes, creating design packages, performing essential calculations, and coordinating with the VDC/BIM team.