Electrical Engineer - Commercial High-Rise MEP

AlphaGov; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Additional company-sponsored benefits

Job summary

AlphaGov in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop building electrical systems for high-rise and large-scale commercial projects. You will leverage Revit and AutoCAD to produce construction-ready design packages and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.

The role requires hands-on design delivery, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple design tasks through construction documents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical engineering or building systems design; MEP consulting preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience designing electrical systems for high-rise or complex commercial developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, and municipal buildings.
• Produce electrical plans and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations and specify equipment for power and lighting layouts.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines for integrated designs.
• Review drawings for accuracy and coordinate revisions during construction.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

MEP coordination

Load calculations

Communication

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop building electrical systems for high-rise and large-scale commercial projects. The successful candidate will bring strong Revit and AutoCAD capabilities, hands-on experience producing construction-ready design packages, and the ability to coordinate technical work across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties
• Produce electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
• Complete electrical load calculations, establish system requirements, select appropriate equipment, and prepare power distribution and lighting layouts
• Apply relevant electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout the design process
• Examine architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify design conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues
• Collaborate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other design professionals to ensure integrated project documentation
• Check drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability
• Respond to construction-phase questions, assist with technical coordination, and incorporate required design revisions
• Manage assigned design deliverables from early development through final construction documentation
• Coordinate with project managers and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, meet deadlines, and maintain design quality

Requirements

• 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience; experience in an MEP consulting firm is preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments
• Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD is required
• Experience with commercial facilities such as office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial properties, or municipal buildings
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, applicable codes, and engineering design standards
• Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP construction drawings
• Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation
• Strong communication, coordination, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting project deadlines

Preferred: Previous experience working for an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

Important: Candidates with residential-only electrical design experience will not qualify. Relevant commercial building or high-rise design experience is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Health insurance options
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs