Electrical Designer — BIM/CAD for Building Systems

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in the United States is seeking an Electrical Designer to support design and development of electrical building systems across all project phases. Under guidance of senior engineers, you will prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation applying codes and standards.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers, develop layouts for power, lighting, and low-voltage systems, use CAD and BIM software, and participate in construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical design or building systems engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Active NCEES record for future PE licensure preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical building systems, including power, lighting, grounding, and low‑voltage systems; CAD/BIM proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation throughout all phases under guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical system layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low‑voltage systems.
• Perform basic electrical calculations, including load calculations, panel schedules, circuiting, and equipment layouts.
• Produce coordinated construction documents, single‑line diagrams, lighting plans, power plans, and supporting design documentation.
• Utilize CAD and BIM software to create and coordinate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, designers, and other disciplines for coordinated designs.
• Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, site visits, and field coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

BIM software

Job description

DPR Construction in the United States is seeking an Electrical Designer to support design and development of electrical building systems across all project phases. Under guidance of senior engineers, you will prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation applying codes and standards.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers, develop layouts for power, lighting, and low-voltage systems, use CAD and BIM software, and participate in construction