Electrical Designer: BIM-Driven Building Systems

DPR Construction; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Baltimore is seeking an Electrical Designer to support the design and development of electrical building systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage layouts.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, and designers to produce coordinated, constructible designs and support field coordination,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 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 (power, lighting, grounding, low-voltage).
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software for electrical design and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation under guidance of senior engineers.
• Develop electrical system layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Perform basic electrical calculations (load, panel schedules, circuits, layouts).
• Produce coordinated construction documents, single-line diagrams, lighting and power plans.
• Use CAD and BIM to create 2D drawings and 3D models; coordinate with disciplines.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and designers for constructible designs.
• Support construction administration with RFIs, shop drawings, site visits, and field coordination.
• Incorporate feedback to improve accuracy and constructability of deliverables.
• Participate in project coordination meetings; contribute to multidisciplinary execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

DPR Construction in Baltimore is seeking an Electrical Designer to support the design and development of electrical building systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, specifications, calculations, and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage layouts.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, and designers to produce coordinated, constructible designs and support field coordination,