Electrical Engineer | MEP Building Systems

Stillpoint Talent Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stillpoint AEC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for buildings within an MEP/AEC environment in Seattle. The role involves leading electrical design tasks and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects.

The engineer will perform load calculations, develop drawings and specs, and ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA and energy codes. Mentorship and client interaction are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience designing electrical building systems in an MEP/AEC environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit, and coordination studies.
• Develop power distribution, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, and specs.
• Design electrical service and distribution including transformers, switchgear, and generators.
• Prepare calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, energy codes and relevant design standards.
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines.
• Support through schematic design to construction administration.
• Provide coordination, technical guidance, and mentorship per experience level.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Project coordination

NEC/NFPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Stillpoint AEC is partnering with a highly respected, award-winning MEP consulting engineering firm with a strong regional presence and an established reputation for technical excellence, innovative design, and exceptional project delivery. The firm has built long-standing relationships with architects, owners, developers, and institutional clients and is recognized throughout the industry for the quality of its work, experienced engineering leadership, and ability to deliver complex building projects successfully.

With a diverse and growing project portfolio, strong market position, and continued investment in its engineering teams, the firm offers the stability and resources of an established consulting organization while maintaining a collaborative and responsive culture.

The firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer with current experience designing electrical systems for buildings within an MEP consulting engineering or AEC environment. Responsibilities and project leadership will align with the individual's technical expertise and experience level.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit and coordination studies, equipment sizing, and related electrical engineering analysis
• Develop power distribution systems, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting layouts, lighting controls, and electrical equipment specifications
• Perform electrical service and distribution design including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, generators, and related building electrical infrastructure
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Apply NEC, NFPA, energy codes, and applicable building and electrical design standards
• Coordinate electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, technology, and other project disciplines
• Support projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, bidding, and construction administration
• Provide project coordination, technical guidance, client interaction, and mentorship based on experience level

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline preferred
• Current electrical building systems design experience within an MEP consulting engineering, architectural engineering, or AEC consulting environment required