Electrical Engineer (Hybrid) — Employee-Owned MEP Design

Optima Engineering; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Hybrid work schedule

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Education & development

Job summary

Optima Engineering, an employee-owned MEP engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. You will work on electrical system designs for education, municipal, K-12, and commercial projects across the Southeast.

The role requires NC PE registration, a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and 5+ years’ experience with Revit/AutoCAD. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and support hybrid schedules with a strong emphasis on quality

Qualifications

• PE registration in North Carolina is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP building systems design for education/municipal/K-12/commercial facilities.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop electrical system designs from concept through construction.
• Design lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems that meet project requirements and codes.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and calculations in Revit or AutoCAD.
• Perform load calculations, circuiting, panel schedules, and equipment sizing.
• Conduct field investigations, site observations, and existing system assessments.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, and provide construction administration support.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and quality control reviews to ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Assist in mentoring junior staff and sharing technical expertise across the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit/AutoCAD

Coordination

Communication

Code knowledge (NEC/ASHRAE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Optima Engineering, an employee-owned MEP engineering firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Charlotte, NC. You will work on electrical system designs for education, municipal, K-12, and commercial projects across the Southeast.

The role requires NC PE registration, a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and 5+ years’ experience with Revit/AutoCAD. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, mentor junior staff, and support hybrid schedules with a strong emphasis on quality