Electrical Engineer

Exemplar Global; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Global seeks an Electrical Engineer with 3–8 years of experience to design electrical systems for diverse building projects in Baltimore, MD. The role emphasizes power distribution, lighting, and compliant documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.

The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform load calculations, and contribute to project delivery and quality control within an expanding MEP practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years of electrical engineering design experience in MEP consulting.
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, or educational projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; Revit MEP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building projects across commercial, institutional, healthcare, and educational sectors.
• Produce electrical construction documents, layouts, and specs for power, lighting, emergency power, and life safety.
• Perform load calculations, circuiting, equipment sizing, and panel schedules.
• Create lighting designs with layouts and controls, focusing on energy efficiency.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Electrical Engineer – MEP Consulting

Location: Baltimore, MD

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3–8 years of experience to join a growing engineering team in the Baltimore, Maryland area. This individual will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and other building projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering design, experience with power distribution and lighting systems, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take on increasing project responsibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and continue advancing their career in the MEP consulting industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, multifamily, and other building projects.
• Develop electrical construction documents, layouts, and specifications for power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations, circuiting, equipment sizing, and panel schedule development.
• Design lighting systems, including fixture layouts, lighting controls, and energy-efficient solutions.
• Support the design and documentation of fire alarm systems and low-voltage systems, including telecommunications, security, and data infrastructure as needed.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings, equipment schedules, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, building codes, energy codes, and project specifications.
• Conduct site visits and existing-condition assessments to support renovation and new construction projects.
• Assist with construction administration, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and resolving field-related design questions.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, and clients to deliver high-quality projects within established schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to design reviews, quality control, and continuous improvement of engineering standards and project workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in electrical engineering design, preferably within an MEP consulting environment.
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, or similar building projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; experience with Revit MEP is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and life safety systems.
• Familiarity with the NEC, applicable building codes, and energy-efficiency requirements.
• Experience preparing electrical calculations, construction documents, specifications, and equipment schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or progress toward licensure is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer who takes pride in producing high-quality designs and delivering practical engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing design tasks independently while working collaboratively with senior engineers, project managers, architects, and contractors. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse building projects, expand technical expertise, and develop a long-term career within a collaborative MEP engineering team.