Electrical Engineer | Power Distribution & MEP

Aperture Group; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support MEP-focused projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, managing project timelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is required, alongside a strong understanding of electrical codes. This role offers opportunities to work on various commercial and institutional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage workload to ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Design and draft electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Project management

Mentoring skills

Electrical calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This role is responsible for supporting MEP-focused projects, including the development of CAD and Revit drawings, coordinating deliverables, and managing project timelines. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems, along with the ability to produce detailed engineering documentation from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage workload to ensure timely delivery of assigned projects.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Design and draft electrical systems, including power distribution (208V, 240V, and 480V three-phase systems), lighting, and low-voltage systems.
• Utilize CAD and Revit to produce comprehensive construction documents across various project types.
• Perform electrical calculations such as lighting analysis, voltage drop, and load calculations.
• Conduct power system studies (arc flash, short‑circuit, and coordination) using industry‑standard software.
• Perform field investigations of existing electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Interface with project stakeholders including owners, utilities, engineers, contractors, and facility personnel to support project objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistency with project standards and goals.
• Provide construction‑phase support including material reviews, progress reporting, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design for building systems (e.g., commercial, institutional, or healthcare environments).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, components, and design methodologies.