Electrical Project Designer | Urbandale, IA

IMEG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness credit

Job summary

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Urbandale, IA to lead electrical system design for building projects and support larger work with senior staff.

You will plan budgets, schedules, and design progress, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams focusing on energy-efficient design for higher education and institutional markets.

Qualifications

• ABET/equivalent degree in electrical engineering.
• 3–4 years' building design consulting experience; 7+ years for the alternative path.
• Strong fundamentals in circuit theory and power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for low to moderate complexity buildings.
• Support larger, higher complexity projects with senior staff.
• Develop designs, calculations, and specifications per code and IMEG standards.
• Coordinate with clients to capture requirements and ensure clear communication.
• Mentor junior staff and drive design documentation and budgets.
• Perform progress monitoring and quality control reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit theory

Power systems

BIM / Revit

MS Office

Client communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

7+ years building design/consulting experience

Tools

AGI Lighting

Elum Tools

Visual Lighting

SKM/PTW

EasyPower

Revit (CTC Add-ins)

eSPECS

Job description

Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

100% Employee-Owned

Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Urbandale, IA to lead electrical system design for low to moderate complexity building projects and support larger, higher complexity work in collaboration with senior staff. This role focuses on engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for buildings.

You will help plan and monitor project budgets, schedules, and design progress, mentor less experienced staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports commercial and institutional work, with a strong higher-education focus and experience on classrooms, science buildings, student housing, and health-science projects, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP2050 and AIA2030.

At a Glance

• Location: Urbandale, IA
• Discipline: Electrical
• Markets: Commercial and institutional
• Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Work Schedule: Full-time in office
• Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical system design for low to moderate complexity building projects.
• Support larger and higher complexity projects in collaboration with senior staff.
• Perform engineering analysis and develop detailed designs, specifications, and calculations using engineering software and tools in accordance with code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Work directly with clients to understand project needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain professional relationships.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and design documentation efforts to support project deadlines and objectives.
• Monitor design progress, including percent complete and fee expended, and document client decisions and instructions.
• Analyze engineering problems and develop practical, efficient solutions with senior engineers and consultants.
• Conduct in-process design reviews and apply quality control processes to help ensure designs meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Train and mentor less experienced staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify potential project issues, seek guidance from the Project Manager, support bidding and construction administration, and prioritize safety throughout the work.

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience, one of the following:

Option A

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Option B

• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Skills And 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 other; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other; and proficiency in the use of Building Information Model software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
• Proficient with energy compliance software such as ComCheck; Adobe or Bluebeam Revu; the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Proficiency in Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc. Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• 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
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred
• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) or Engineering preferred

About The Team

• Work is heavily higher-education focused, with recurring mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and energy-modeling scope on classrooms, science buildings, student housing, and health-science projects. That pattern suggests a strong full-service MEP team with especially solid experience in lab, campus, and complex student-facility coordination.
• A notable additional signal is the health-sciences and research tilt, including geothermal/all-electric and lab-intensive work at Des Moines University and Drake University.
• Recent work includes BASF / Malcolm / New Service, Industrial; The Marshalltown Company / Marshalltown, IA / Mezzanine buildout, Industrial; and Wells Fargo / Hoffman Estates, IL / Fire Alarm Redesign, Commercial.

Why IMEG

• 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

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.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, 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 including lactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’s status, 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 prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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