Electrical Design Engineer – Remote/Hybrid (Design-Build)

Helix Electric; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design‑build projects from concept through closeout. You will prepare practical, code‑compliant designs, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and our VDC/BIM team, and help ensure on‑time project delivery.

The role involves calculations, drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, design reviews, coordination with multiple disciplines, and involvement in permits and field questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting commercial electrical design, design‑build, construction, or engineering 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.
• Experience coordinating with field construction teams, general contractors, consultants, vendors, or utilities preferred.
• EIT, PE, or electrical license is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, owner criteria, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Develop electrical design packages, including power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, and diagrams.
• Perform fundamental electrical calculations: load, voltage drop, short‑circuit, conduit fill, ampacity.
• Prepare, update, and coordinate drawings with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam.
• Coordinate designs with architecture, structure, mechanical, civil, utility disciplines.
• Participate in design meetings, pre‑bid and coordination meetings with clients and teams.
• Track milestones, deliverables, approvals, and open issues for on‑time projects.
• Support estimating by developing narratives, scope clarifications, budgets, takeoffs, and VE options.
• Collaborate with PM, Superintendent, Estimating, VDC/BIM, and field teams.
• Assist with permitting, plan revisions, inspections, testing, commissioning, and closeout docs.
• Identify design risks and cost impacts; communicate and propose solutions.
• Maintain organized project records and accurate design docs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

NEC knowledge

Coordination

Documentation

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering

EIT/PE preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Accubid

ConEst

MS Office

Job description

Helix Electric is seeking a Design Engineer to support electrical design‑build projects from concept through closeout. You will prepare practical, code‑compliant designs, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and our VDC/BIM team, and help ensure on‑time project delivery.

The role involves calculations, drawings in AutoCAD/Revit, design reviews, coordination with multiple disciplines, and involvement in permits and field questions.