Electrical Engineer – Federal Projects (Remote-Friendly)

Olsson; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Health care, vision, dental

Job summary

Olsson seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Engineering and Design Team. You will support planning and design of electrical systems for federal facilities, gaining exposure to UFC/DoD/VA requirements while building expertise in power distribution, lighting, and building systems.

You will work with licensed engineers, use Revit/AutoCAD, and contribute to schedules and coordination efforts across disciplines, with opportunities to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in Power.
• Minimum of one year of engineering experience, internship experience, or equivalent academic project experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles related to building and facility systems.
• Working knowledge of, or ability to become proficient in, design and modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, AGi32, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical building systems is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and perform occasional field work as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electrical systems for federal facilities, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, communications, and life safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, system layouts, and equipment selections under the guidance of licensed engineers.
• Develop and apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Utilize engineering and design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, or other electrical modeling and analysis tools.
• Assist with project schedules, design coordination efforts, and interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural teams.
• Research applicable federal design criteria and recommend solutions to technical challenges.
• Gain experience creating and maintaining project information within the firm's project management systems.
• May travel to project sites and federal installations to support design development, construction, and project coordination activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

AGi32

NEC knowledge

Job description

Olsson seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Engineering and Design Team. You will support planning and design of electrical systems for federal facilities, gaining exposure to UFC/DoD/VA requirements while building expertise in power distribution, lighting, and building systems.

You will work with licensed engineers, use Revit/AutoCAD, and contribute to schedules and coordination efforts across disciplines, with opportunities to travel to project sites as needed.