Electrical Engineer

Innovate Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate Consulting seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis of electrical infrastructure for commercial, healthcare, industrial, and mixed‑use facilities. You will develop power distribution schemes, lighting designs, and low‑voltage systems while coordinating with architects, contractors, and clients through all project phases.

Responsibilities include preparing calculations, creating construction documents, reviewing submittals, supporting commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for MEP/building systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, building codes and standards (NFPA, IBC).
• Experience designing systems for commercial, healthcare, industrial, educational, hospitality, or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects, including lighting, power distribution, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Prepare electrical calculations including load and short-circuit analyses.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and architectural disciplines.

Skills

Electrical design

Building systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) building systems to support the design, analysis, and implementation of electrical infrastructure for commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering innovative, code-compliant electrical designs while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, architects, contractors, and clients throughout all phases of a project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for new construction and renovation projects, including:
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Emergency and standby power systems
• Low-voltage and communications infrastructure
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Prepare electrical calculations including:
• Load calculations
• Short circuit analysis
• Develop construction documents, specifications, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and technical reports.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, energy codes, NEC requirements, and client standards.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and system assessments to support design and construction activities.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change orders.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical systems.
• Support project management efforts including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and client communication.
• Identify opportunities for energy efficiency, sustainability, and system optimization.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for MEP/building systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of:
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Building codes and standards
• NFPA standards
• IBC and local jurisdiction requirements
• Experience designing systems for commercial, healthcare, industrial, educational, hospitality, or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, lighting design, and building electrical infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.