Electrical Engineer (5+ years)

Coffman Engineers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible PTO

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience to design electrical systems and develop coordinated construction documents from concept to completion. You will collaborate with architects, owners, and general contractors, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes technical judgment, attention to detail, and clear communication, with opportunities to contribute to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering design and construction experience in the AEC industry
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Electrical Engineering required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration
• Experience preparing and editing electrical technical specifications and coordinating specifications with drawings and project requirements
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems
• Experience with technology systems design, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems is a plus
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations
• Experience coordinating electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software required
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related collaboration tools
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM required
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting is a plus
• Experience with medium- and/or high-voltage systems is a plus
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals is preferred
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and supporting construction-phase field activities
• Experience with federal project design is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Government
• Ability to travel for site visits
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers
• Desire to learn and work with a team of professionals
• Ability to contribute to Coffman’s marketing and business initiatives as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction documents from concept through construction administration
• Prepare and edit electrical specifications and coordinate with drawings and project requirements
• Design building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related systems
• Coordinate electrical & technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing and other disciplines
• Consult with architects, owners, and general contractors and lead multidisciplinary design teams

Skills

Electrical design

Team coordination

Technical documentation

Communication

Project ownership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

EIT registration

PE registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

ETAP/EasyPower/SKM

AGi32/Visual Lighting

MS Office 365/Teams

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 25 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 25 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience. Applicants must be well versed in electrical and technology systems design and have experience developing coordinated construction documents and technical specifications from project conception through completion. The successful individual should be comfortable consulting with architects, owners, and general contractors; coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams; and taking ownership of assigned project responsibilities. Experience in healthcare, higher education, hospitality/housing, commercial, industrial, and federal projects is desired. We are looking for a collaborative, enthusiastic professional with strong technical judgment, attention to detail, communication skills, and a practical approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering design and construction experience in the AEC industry required
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Electrical Engineering required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration
• Experience preparing and editing electrical technical specifications and coordinating specifications with drawings and project requirements
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems
• Experience with technology systems design, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems is a plus
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations
• Experience coordinating electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software required
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related collaboration tools
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM required
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting is a plus
• Experience with medium- and/or high-voltage systems is a plus
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals is preferred
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and supporting construction-phase field activities
• Experience with federal project design is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Government
• Ability to travel for site visits
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers
• Desire to learn and work with a team of professionals
• Ability to contribute to Coffman’s marketing and business initiatives as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman at a Glance

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 25 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.