Electrical Engineering Designer

NORR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

NORR is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our engineering team in the Philadelphia area. You will develop design solutions for building projects, integrate architectural intent, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with multiple disciplines.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options, and opportunities to contribute to sustainable design across the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 4–7 years of project experience in electrical building systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Familiarity with building codes and architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design building components, integrating architectural design and complying with codes.
• Create drawings to support construction projects; evaluate design requirements.
• Perform calculations, code research, materials and building systems research, and area calculations.
• Assess site conditions, zoning, and perform site surveys and field reviews.
• Write engineering specifications for Project Manuals.
• Review products, services and shop drawings for adherence to documents and codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Electrical design

Building codes

Post-secondary education

Professional engineer (asset)

Project experience

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Electrical design software

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

We are seeking an Electrical Designer who will work with members of the engineering team in order to develop engineering design solutions appropriate to the context, budget, and aesthetic requirements of building projects. The individual will have the ability to analyze and understand design intent in order to produce efficient and effective technical design solutions. They will collaborate with other professional disciplines and coordinate the design through all phases of the project using their knowledge of building engineering systems, building materials, building codes, and construction technologies.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Designing components of the overall building including integrating architectural design and adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Evaluating engineering design requirements and creates drawings to support constructions projects
• Performing engineering activities such as calculations, code research, material and building systems research, laying out components, and calculation of program and building areas
• Evaluating site conditions, including zoning requirements and site constraints and performs site surveys and field reviews to accurately document existing and new construction conditions
• Synthesizing, interpreting and coordinating technical information to write engineering specifications for Project Manuals
• Reviewing project products, services and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

You Will Bring to the Team

• Proficient in Engineering software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit MEP, as well as electrical engineering systems design software
• Engineering knowledge related to building electrical systems and multiple building types
• Familiarity with architectural design concepts and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional engineering association would be an asset
• 4-7 years of project work experience
• Experience in electrical engineering buildings systems

We Are

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. At NORR, you will collaborate with talented professionals to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. Together we are advancing sustainable design, helping clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future.

As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering firm, we support our employees to think differently, embrace innovation, and solve complex challenges together. We invest in your growth, support flexible ways of working, and create opportunities to build a meaningful career.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.