Electrical Engineer/Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

$10,000 sign‑on bonus

Relocation assistance

100% employee owned; stock & profit‑sh

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Job summary

Moore's Electrical & Mechanical in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Electrical Engineer/Designer to lead design and execution of electrical systems for commercial and industrial construction. You will collaborate with owners, contractors, and designers to deliver code‑compliant, cost‑effective solutions while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering, a Virginia PE license (or ability to obtain within six months), and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Virginia PE license required, or ability to obtain licensure by comity within six months.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical design and construction.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and related engineering software.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Meet with owners, customers, contractors, and stakeholders to develop project concepts and transform requirements into complete electrical designs.
• Plan, engineer, and design electrical systems meeting objectives, codes, schedules, and budget.
• Prepare engineering calculations, system layouts, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate design activities with internal teams, architects, engineers, vendors, and other professionals.
• Support preconstruction and estimating by developing scopes of work and technical documentation.
• Present concepts, value engineering opportunities, and solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout all project phases from conception to construction support.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

Charlottesville, Va.

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 they've ever had, and communities being strengthened by our work. Our values—Execute, Protect, Improve, and Character—drive every job we do.

The Role

The Electrical Engineer / Designer is responsible for the design, engineering, coordination, and execution of electrical systems for commercial and industrial construction projects. This role partners with owners, contractors, project managers, estimators, and design professionals to transform project concepts into innovative, code-compliant, and 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 for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• 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 (6) months.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record and signing and sealing electrical engineering documents preferred.
• Minimum five (5) 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, organizational, and communication skills.
• Invest in the development of teammates through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Maintain a customer-first mindset and pursue practical, value-driven solutions.
• Build trust through integrity, humility, accountability, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Moore's Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Benefits That Matter

• Weekly paychecks: yearly salary of $110-150,000 based on experience and skill set.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation assistance available; details handled 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 & holidays including a safety incentive plan to earn more PTO.
• Paid M‑Power volunteer hours to serve community.
• Career growth & training opportunities.

Moore's is an equal opportunity employer.