Electrical Electrical Engineer/Designer Charlotte, NC →

Jordan & Skala Engineers; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking options

Flexible PTO

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Jordan & Skala Engineers seeks an Electrical Engineer/Designer to own electrical design in a technology-driven Revit/BIM environment and support projects through construction. The role focuses on distribution systems, lighting coordination, fire alarm design, and standby generator integration within a collaborative team.

You’ll produce coordinated drawings and documentation for new buildings and remodel projects while coordinating with internal teams to meet code and constructability standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building systems design (consulting engineering preferred).
• Strong working proficiency in Revit (electrical design within a BIM workflow).
• Solid understanding of electrical design fundamentals, applicable codes, and constructability considerations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline).

Responsibilities

• Design electrical distribution systems for new construction and renovations.
• Support lighting design (layouts, controls intent, and documentation).
• Design fire alarm systems and coordinate with life safety requirements.
• Support standby generator system design and integration.
• Produce clear, coordinated electrical documentation for new building and remodel construction.

Skills

Electrical building systems design

Electrical design fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Visual

AGi32

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Behind every skyline is a community of Engineers.

At Jordan & Skala Engineers (JSE), we design the electrical systems behind the multifamily and mixed-use buildings shaping growing cities, skylines, and neighborhoods- everything from mid-rise and high-rise mixed-use towers to garden-style communities, including podium and garage-wrap construction. If you like complex buildings, thoughtful coordination, and seeing your work move from model to jobsite, you’ll fit in well here!

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer/Designer who can own design, collaborate in a technology-driven Revit/BIM environment, and support projects through construction.

What you’ll do

Electrical Systems Design

• Design electrical distribution systems for new construction and renovations
• Support lighting design (layouts, controls intent, and documentation)
• Design fire alarm systems and coordinate with architectural and life safety requirements
• Support standby generator system design and integration
• Produce clear, coordinated electrical documentation for new building and remodel construction

Documentation & Deliverables

• Develop design documents including plans, risers/single-lines, schedules, details, and wiring diagrams
• Prepare and coordinate working drawings, wiring connection specifications, and underground/cable routing concepts as required
• Support code/compliance and performance documentation where applicable (e.g., COMcheck, REScheck, FlaCom)

Coordination & Construction Support

• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams in a real-time Revit/BIM workflow
• Support construction administration including submittal reviews, RFI responses, field observations, and field reports
• Communicate effectively with Owners, Contractors, Architects, and Code Authorities with a working understanding of cross-discipline requirements

What will make you successful

Required

• Experience in electrical building systems design (consulting engineering preferred)
• Strong working proficiency in Revit (electrical design within a BIM workflow)
• Solid understanding of electrical design fundamentals, applicable codes, and constructability considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline)

Preferred

• EIT or P.E. license (or clear path toward licensure)
• Experience with relevant design and analysis tools such as Visual, AGi32, and SKM Power Tools
• Familiarity with compliance/performance tools such as COMcheck, REScheck, and FlaCom

Project types you may support

JSE supports a robust portfolio of project types including multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, office, retail/restaurant, industrial, data center, and healthcare construction projects.

Why join JSE?

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a great place to build a long‑term career. We offer a family‑friendly environment with competitive benefits, teleworking options, flexible PTO, wellness incentives, professional development, and more. You’ll be consistently challenged by interesting projects, and your opportunities will be limited only by your ambition. The sections below provide a general overview of the employee benefits and programs available to eligible Jordan & Skala Engineers employees.

Growth & Development

• JSE University
• In‑house seminars & technical training
• Lunch & Learns
• Encouragement and support for professional licensure
• Paid time off for FE and PE exam study preparation
• Financial assistance toward educational development

Helping You Maintain Balance

• Teleworking options
• PTO (Flexible Time Off Policy)
• Paid holidays (8)
• Paid time for employee’s birthday policy
• Paid bereavement leave
• Fitness incentive program
• Wellness programs
• Booster programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial

• 401(k) plan with competitive employer match
• Discretionary bonuses 3 times per year
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and employer contributions
• Financial seminars
• Bonus for passing FE exam and first‑time passing PE exam
• Competitive compensation

Insurance

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Company-paid employee vision & dental insurance
• Company-paid short‑term disability
• Company-paid long‑term disability
• Voluntary plans (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)

About Jordan & Skala Engineers

Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering firm with regional design offices located throughout the United States. Jordan & Skala has grown to be one of the largest consulting engineering firms in the U.S., ranked by Consulting‑Specifying Engineer trade publication as a top "MEP Giant" consistently since 2004.

Founded as a corporation in 1953, the firm has built a national client base by utilizing its considerable technical and personnel resources to deliver innovative designs on time and within budget.

In the professional engineering industry, there is no substitute for experience. Jordan & Skala Engineers has participated in the design and construction of thousands of buildings throughout the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Our firm is committed to providing innovative consulting engineering solutions for any project challenge.

Equal Opportunity & Important Applicant Notices

Jordan & Skala Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Visa Sponsorship: Jordan & Skala Engineers does not offer employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.