Electrical Engineer

Design Engineers, PC; Iowa; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual profit-sharing bonus

Merit-based bonuses

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work options

Paid time off + volunteer time off

Job summary

Design Engineers, PC in Cedar Rapids, IA and Madison, WI seeks an Electrical Engineer to design lighting, power, and low voltage systems. You will interact with clients, perform calculations, and guide BIM technicians on drawings.

The role is in-person/full-time with collaborative project teams. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, has experience with lighting/power design, and is proficient with SKM Power Tools, AGI32 and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with lighting, power, fire alarm and low voltage systems preferred.
• Knowledge of SKM Power Tools, AGI32 and Revit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with clients to establish needs and discuss design issues.
• Undertake electrical systems design including power, lighting and low voltage systems.
• Perform engineering calculations for power and lighting systems.
• Provide direction to designers and BIM technicians for drawings.
• Coordinate work with clients and cross-disciplinary team members.
• Create and prepare engineering reports.

Skills

Proactive

Collaborative

Tenacious

Client focused

Strong work ethic

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

AGI32

Revit

Job description

Success at work starts with loving what you do. From talented teammates and exciting projects to professional advancement opportunities and a culture that supports life balance, working at Design Engineers means signing on to a fulfilling career.

We know our employees do their best work when they have the support to maintain a healthy life balance. By recognizing the importance of both career and personal priorities, we create an environment where people can be their best.

We offer all the typical benefits you look for in a company, plus a few that make working at DE unique!

Competitive Pay: Employee talent and tenure is DE’s strongest asset, and we believe in compensating that value accordingly. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, an annual profit-sharing bonus program, and opportunities for merit-based bonuses so they can feel empowered to do their best work.
Flexible Schedule & Hybrid Work: Our employees enjoy flexible schedules and the opportunity for hybrid work options so they can work when it best suits them. We want our employees to feel supported in having the time to focus on things outside of work that benefit their health or simply help them be more fulfilled and happier day-to-day.
Paid Time + Volunteer Time Off: In addition to paid time off that you can use the way you want, we provide additional time for our employees to support their community and organizations they’re passionate about through volunteering.
Parental Leave:Adding a new member to the family is a special moment. We provide parents time off to bond with the newest member of the family.
Employee Assistance Program: Life happens, and employees deserve to be given the resources to live well outside of the workplace. DE’s EAP benefits include free counseling, identity theft restoration, legal consultation, life coaching, and more.
Professional Development Opportunities: We value a work environment that fosters internal employee advancement, which means we provide a yearly stipend for trainings and conferences that help our associates learn new things and advance in their careers.

No Formal Dress Code: Our employees dress to impress! While there’s no strict dress code, we trust our awesome professionals to rock the perfect look. Your wardrobe is your canvas, so seize the opportunity to make a killer first impression with clients every day!
Wellness Program: Running, gym memberships, or massages—personal wellness is holistic, and we treat it as such! There are a million ways to invest in your wellbeing, and DE wants to play a part in supporting you.
Workday Connections: Whether it’s employee-organized office events, afternoon happy hours, or impromptu treats, we love to spark joy in our workday.
Decarb Culture: We’re committed to driving change towards a carbon neutral future. From our net zero headquarters to our EV company car and providing free EV charging for employees, we don’t just talk about sustainability—we live it. Additionally, our employee-led Green Team plays a pivotal role in championing initiatives through our project work, and empowering you to make a real, lasting impact.

Interested in Working with Us?

We’re always searching for proactive, collaborative, and tenacious individuals to join our growing team and encourage you to review our open positions. At Design Engineers, our work continues to evolve as our clients and projects grow. While openings may vary throughout the year, we regularly seek talented professionals in the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA and/or Madison, WI

Position Type: In-Person/Full-Time

Position: Electrical Engineering position involved with the investigation, design, and construction of building interior and exterior lighting, electrical distribution, and power systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.
• Undertake electrical systems design including power systems, lighting, fire alarm and other low voltage systems.
• Perform engineering calculations for power and lighting systems.
• Provide direction to designers and BIM technicians for preparation of drawings detailing the design.
• Coordinate work with Clients and design team members of other disciplines.
• Create/prepare reports.

Skills and Abilities needed for the position:

• Proactive, collaborative, tenacious and client focused.
• Self-directed and highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Voracious appetite for learning.
• Strong interest in other disciplines with the goal of developing integrated designs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills – must be able to describe conceptual ideas verbally and in writing to clients and co-workers, contractors, and vendors.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
• Experience with design of lighting, power, fire alarm and low voltage systems desired.
• Experience with SKM Power Tools, AGI32 and Revit desired.

Why Design Engineers?

Professionally, we’re large enough to give you the opportunity to work on award-winning, nationally recognized projects while advancing your career in a stable, growing company. Culturally, DE likes to support our proactive, collaborative, tenacious talent by fostering a healthy work-life balance. Like we always say, we want you to work to live, not live to work. We value long‑term relationships, and you’ll see this value reflected in how we treat our partners, clients, and the people we hire.