Electrical Engineer

Design Hire LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated engineering firm based in Syracuse is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design building electrical systems. The role requires collaboration with architects and engineers for commercial and industrial projects. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of experience, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. This opportunity supports professional growth and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building electrical system design.
• Knowledge of NEC, IBC, NFPA, and other applicable codes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations and equipment sizing.

Skills

Power distribution design

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Low-voltage systems

Coordination with teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Syracuse, United States | Posted on 01/27/2026

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team, responsible for the design and coordination of building electrical systems. This role involves working closely with architects, engineers, and project teams to deliver high-quality electrical designs for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low‑voltage systems for building projects.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, and specifications using Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations, short circuit analysis, and equipment sizing.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and support field installation and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local building codes, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in building electrical system design.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC, IBC, NFPA, and other applicable codes.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain in the near future.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliated Decision employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: if hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.