Electrical Designer: Energy Grid & Growth, Flexible Schedule

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

HSA & Lifestyle Spending Account

Professional development support

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

PTO 120+ hours annually

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Energy team in WA.

You will perform NEC-based electrical design, prepare panel schedules, and coordinate with engineers and clients across multiple project types including power delivery and renewables. Ideal candidates are early-career professionals with 1–4 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required.
• 1-4 years of professional experience supporting power delivery projects.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and design practices.
• NEC-based electrical design experience; focus is not utility-based design.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical distribution designs, including one-line diagrams, panel schedules, equipment layouts, and power distribution layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations and quantity takeoffs.
• Support field investigations, site visits, and data collection activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients to deliver high-quality project solutions.
• Assist in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop technical expertise through mentorship, training, and hands-on project experience.
• Perform NEC-based load calculations and size conductors, raceways, overcurrent protection, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Develop grounding and binding designs under the direction of senior engineers.
• Complete voltage drop calculations and support electrical studies.
• Design lighting and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams during design and construction.
• Assist with submittal reviews, preparation of RFI responses, and construction administration under the direction of senior engineers; attend site meetings as needed.
• Prepare and maintain design calculations, equipment selections, and supporting technical documentation.
• Coordinate with drafting and design staff to accurately incorporate electrical design requirements into project documents.

Skills

Electrical design

Panel schedules

Load calculations

Team coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Energy team in WA.

You will perform NEC-based electrical design, prepare panel schedules, and coordinate with engineers and clients across multiple project types including power delivery and renewables. Ideal candidates are early-career professionals with 1–4 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills.