Electrical Designer III

ENFRA Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ENFRA Solutions is seeking an Electrical Designer III to lead substantial portions of electrical design on hospital and college campus projects. You will independently develop solutions, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with internal disciplines and external vendors.

As a senior designer, you will contribute to design quality, constructability, and documentation, working under supervision of a Senior Designer or Design Director. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field, or 4-6 years of design experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience with building construction, especially mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls.
• Familiarity with NEC, building codes, energy codes, lighting control systems, and industry best practices.
• Strong Revit/BIM skills, including coordination and documentation management.
• Ability to mentor Designer I and II staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of electrical systems for projects.
• Design items such as solar energy, energy storage, renewables and microgrids.
• Develop power distribution, emergency power, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting, and LV systems.
• Perform load calculations, feeder sizing, panelboard sizing, voltage drop, and short-circuit inputs.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, controls, and other disciplines.
• Lead BIM coordination, clash resolution, and design workshops.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Mentor staff

Project planning

Education

Associates degree or higher in electrical engineering

4-6 years design experience in lieu of degree

Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

About Us

At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.

We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.

Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.

Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.

Overview

Purpose and Essential Duties

The Electrical Designer III is an experienced electrical design professional capable of leading significant portions of a project’s electrical design and documentation effort on hospital and college campuses. This role requires solid technical judgment, strong production capability, and the ability to coordinate directly with internal disciplines, vendors, contractors, and project leadership.The Electrical Designer III is expected to independently develop design solutions for assigned systems, support project planning, mentor junior staff, and contribute meaningfully to design quality, coordination, and constructability.The Electrical Designer III works with moderate independence under the direction of a Senior Designer, Professional Engineer, Design Manager, or Design Director and may provide day-to-day guidance to junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of assigned electrical systems, project areas, or complete project packages
• Assist in the design of items such as solar energy, battery energy storage, fuel cell, renewable energy, microgrid, distributed energy systems, and combined heat and power plants
• Develop coordinated power distribution, emergency power, one-line diagrams, panel schedules lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, feeder sizing, panelboard sizing, voltage drop and basic short-circuit and coordination inputs
• Layout normal power, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, and low-voltage system pathways. May incorporate the specification of and support the construction of modular construction elements
• Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, controls, and specialty disciplines
• Actively participate and may lead BIM coordination, clash resolution, design workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings. May conduct and direct the field operation of 3D laser scanning equipment
• Review work prepared by Designer I and Designer II staff for drafting quality, model organization, and technical accuracy
• Support development of specifications, narratives, cost opinion, phasing plans, technical studies, and design deliverables
• Participate in construction administration activities may include review of submittals, RFIs, field reports, punch lists, issue resolution, and other project/construction team support as needed.
• Identify design, coordination, constructability, schedules risks, and elevate concerns to project leadership
• Support adherence to client standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality-control procedures.
• Perform IT, telecom, fire alarm design
• Perform lighting fixture selection and associated calculations
• Develop short-circuit, over-current protection models with direction from senior engineering staff
• Assist with project planning, resource management, and design workflow coordination

Qualifications

• Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
• Education & Experience:
• Associates degree or higher in architectural engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or 4-6 years of design experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience with building construction, especially mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting, and balancing.
• Qualifications:
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, campus, or similar building types.
• Ability to develop coordinated design documents with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with NEC, applicable building codes, energy codes, lighting control systems, and industry best practices.
• Ability to mentor Designer I and II staff.
• Strong Revit/BIM skills, including model coordination and documentation management.
• Ability to communicate directly and professionally with project team members.
• Developing ability to understand project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and staffing needs.
• Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Travel Requirements
• 10-25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
• Physical/Work Environment Requirements
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and/or poles.
• Climbing stairs.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation, heat, cold, and/or wind.
• Noisy environment.
• Light to heavy work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects from 20-100 pounds.

Pay Range

USD $36.95 - USD $49.34 /Hr.

ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.