Electrical Engineer/Designer

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Employee ownership & profit-sharing

Job summary

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical seeks an Electrical Engineer / Designer to lead design and engineering of electrical systems for commercial and industrial projects in Virginia. You will collaborate with owners, contractors, and design professionals to create code-compliant, cost-effective solutions and mentor junior staff.

Required are a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, a Virginia PE or ability to obtain licensure within six months, and at least five years in electrical design/construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Active Virginia PE license or ability to obtain licensure by comity within six months.
• Minimum five years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical design and construction.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and signing/sealing electrical documents is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Plan, engineer, and design electrical systems meeting objectives, codes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare calculations, layouts, specifications, and construction documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Virginia Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical is a 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) commercial and industrial services company serving Virginia and North Carolina since 1985. Our mission is to build people as well as buildings—doing all things with a servant’s heart and leaving a positive, lasting impact. We envision employees saying Moore's is the best place they’ve ever worked, customers receiving the best service, and communities being strengthened by our work. Our values—Execute, Protect, Improve, and Character—drive every job we do.

Location

Altavista, VA

The Role

The Electrical Engineer / Designer is responsible for the design, engineering, coordination, and execution of electrical systems for commercial and industrial construction projects. The role partners with owners, contractors, project managers, estimators, and design professionals to transform project concepts into innovative, code‑compliant, cost‑effective solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.

What You'll Do

• Meet with owners, customers, contractors, and project stakeholders to develop project concepts and transform project requirements into complete electrical designs.
• Plan, engineer, and design electrical systems that meet customer objectives, code requirements, project schedules, and budget expectations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, system layouts, specifications, and construction documents for new and existing facilities.
• Coordinate design activities with internal project teams, architects, engineers, vendors, and other design professionals.
• Support preconstruction and estimating efforts by developing scopes of work, equipment selections, and technical documentation.
• Present design concepts, value engineering opportunities, and technical solutions to customers and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all phases of a project, from conceptual development through construction support and project completion.
• Review design documents for accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Mentor, develop, and provide technical guidance to junior designers and engineers.
• Promote design consistency, quality control, continuous improvement, and adherence to company standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for design, constructability, code compliance, and value engineering questions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• Active Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain Virginia licensure by comity within six months.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and signing and sealing electrical engineering documents preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical design and construction.
• Thorough understanding of commercial and industrial construction processes and practices.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and related engineering software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and construction documents.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Participation in continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Customer‑first mindset and pursuit of practical, value‑driven solutions.
• Integrity, humility, accountability, and teamwork, building trust.
• Demonstration of behaviours consistent with Moore's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Benefits That Matter

• Yearly salary range: $110,000–$150,000 based on experience and skill set.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation assistance available on a case‑by‑case basis.
• 100% employee‑owned; earn stock and profit‑sharing bonuses.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental medical insurance.
• Paternity and maternity leave.
• Paid vacation and holidays; safety incentive plan to earn more PTO.
• Paid M‑Power volunteer hours to serve community.
• Career growth and training opportunities.

Additional Information

Moore's is an equal‑opportunity employer. Drug screenings and criminal background/motor‑vehicle‑record checks will be performed. The company requires a clean drug screen (including marijuana) and approved criminal background check results in order to become a Moore's partner. Some roles also require a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.