Electrical Designer

DPR Construction; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Designer in Austin, TX, to create electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations across design phases. You will develop layouts for power, lighting, and low-voltage systems and produce coordinated 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD tools.

Collaborate with engineers, modelers, and other disciplines to meet deadlines, review submittals, and participate in site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of electrical design or building systems experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• NCEES record maintenance for licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations through design phases.
• Develop electrical layouts for power, lighting, and low-voltage systems.
• Produce 2D drawings and 3D electrical models using CAD tools.
• Support submittals reviews, RFIs, and site visits.
• Coordinate with engineers, modelers, and other disciplines to meet deadlines.

Skills

Electrical design experience

CAD modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling software

Job description

## Electrical DesignerApply: Austin, TX: Baltimore, MD: Raleigh-Durham, NC: Phoenix, AZ: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-17365## **Job Description****At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.** **As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.****Job Summary:** Responsible for the creation of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under close supervision. Assists in developing electrical designs and system layouts for building power, lighting, and low-voltage systems using working knowledge of applicable codes and standards. Collaborates with engineers, modelers, and detailers to produce accurate 2D and 3D electrical models using CAD tools and deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. Supports construction administration activities by reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information (RFIs), and participating in site visits as directed. **Key Responsibilities:** Assists in the production of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations during the design lifecycle from conceptual design through construction documents under close supervision. Supports development of electrical system layouts, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems, using working knowledge of common electrical codes with limited assistance. Prepares electrical calculations such as load calculations, panel schedules, and circuiting with guidance from senior team members. Supports construction administration activities, including review of shop drawings, responses to RFIs, and participation in site visits. Utilizes working knowledge of CAD and modeling software to create coordinated 2D drawings and 3D electrical models. Collaborates with engineers, modelers, and other disciplines to meet project deadlines and ensure coordinated design solutions. Incorporates quality control feedback to improve accuracy and consistency of electrical deliverables. **Education Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. **Work Experience:** 2+ years of experience in electrical design or building systems engineering required. **Certifications and Licenses:** Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required. NCEES record maintenance for future licensure preferred.