Electrical Project Designer | Raleigh, NC

IMEG Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health insurance starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

IMEG Corporation seeks an Electrical Project Designer in Raleigh, NC to lead design for low to moderate complexity projects and mentor team members. The role supports education and government work, aligning with high-performance, energy-efficient design standards.

Travel up to 15% and a full-time, in-office schedule are noted. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and 5 years of experience; BIM/engineering certificates are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5 years minimum in building design consulting; 6 years preferred.
• Or 9 years in building design consulting or construction, 10 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system analysis and design for low–moderate complexity projects.
• Create detailed designs, specs and calculations per code and IMEG standards.
• Gather requirements, communicate technical info, and build client relationships.
• Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and design progress monitoring.
• Document design decisions, client instructions, and fee expended.
• Analyze problems and collaborate with senior engineers for practical solutions.
• Conduct in-process reviews and apply quality-control processes.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Identify safety risks and mitigate them in electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee projects through bidding and construction administration.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM / Revit

Power systems design

Mentoring

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BIM/Engineering certificate

Tools

AGI / Elum Tools / Lighting software

SKM / PTW / Easy Power

CTC Revit Add-In Tools

eSPECS

Job description

Electrical Project Designer | Raleigh, NC

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Raleigh, NC to lead design efforts for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-complexity projects. This role provides engineering solutions and advice to clients and supports the analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for buildings.

You will plan, budget, schedule, review, and oversee project work while training, mentoring, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The team supports education and government/municipal work, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

Location: Raleigh, NC

Discipline: Electrical

Markets: Education and Government/Municipal

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 15%

Work Schedule: Full-time In Office

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical system analysis and design for low to moderate complexity projects.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Gather project requirements, communicate technical information, and build client relationships.
• Support consulting-project execution through project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and design-progress monitoring.
• Document design decisions, client instructions, percent complete, and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants on practical and efficient solutions.
• Conduct in-process reviews of electrical system designs, calculations, and specifications, applying quality-control processes.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, research, development, and innovation efforts.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks associated with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, identify potential project problems, seek Project Manager guidance, and oversee projects through bidding and construction administration.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred

Experience

• 5 years of experience minimum required, 6 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

OR

• 9 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

  Required Skills/Abilities

  • Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
  • Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings. Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or others; and power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other. Proficiency in the use of BIM software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
  • Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards.
  • Proficient with energy compliance software such as Comtech; Adobe or Bluebeam Revu; the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI) (market segment dependent).
  • Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS
  • Strong training and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency of Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel up to 15% with occasional overnight stays

  Preferred

  • Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred

  About the Team

  • Service mix is grounded in community colleges, K-12, municipal facilities, public safety, and small-to-mid-sized civic renovations, with many assignments built around core MEP delivery. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing recur across schools, county/city buildings, EMS or fire facilities, and clinic projects, with some jobs clearly led by a single discipline such as mechanical or electrical.
  • They also support housing, recreation, religious/commercial projects, and a fair amount of assessment or study work, with fire protection, commissioning, energy modeling, security, and AV appearing on larger efforts. Overall, the portfolio suggests a team that is especially strong in practical, renovation-heavy civic and education work across North Carolina.
  • Recent work includes North Carolina Central University / Durham, NC / 24/7 CLRC, Education; Mary Potter Club / Oxford, NC / Mary Potter Shop Building - Permit, Commercial; and Woodfield Investments / Charleston, SC / Morrison Yard Electrical Assessment, Housing.

  Why IMEG

  We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

  • Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
  • IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
  • PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
  • Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
  • Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
  • MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

  Bring Your Career to IMEG

  IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

  All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. In order to make a request, please email [e-mail].

  IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.