Electrical Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEG is seeking a lead electrical engineer to drive design efforts for building electrical systems across data centers, hospitals, and K-12 facilities. You will manage projects, mentor teams, and ensure code-compliant, budget-conscious solutions delivering value to clients.

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and PMs to coordinate BIM, energy codes, and smart-building initiatives while staying current with industry trends. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
• PE license preferred
• 2 years minimum in building design consulting; 4 preferred
• Proficiency with design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing technical plans and specifications
• Knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings
• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering software and tools including AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, SKM/PTW, Easy Power, ComCheck, Adobe, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office, BIM and Revit

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts as project manager or lead engineer for low- to moderate-complexity projects
• Collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-complexity projects
• Provide engineering solutions and oversight of building electrical systems
• Work within project budgets
• Train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Analyze electrical systems and create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards
• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain client relationships
• Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring design progress, percent complete, and fee expended
• Analyze engineering problems and propose solutions with senior engineers and consultants
• Conduct in-process design reviews of electrical system designs, calculations, and specifications
• Implement IMEG quality control processes
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices and contribute to research, development, and innovation
• Identify and mitigate electrical-system safety risks
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration
• Design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure
• Support projects including data centers, hospitals, and K-12 facilities
• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver code-compliant building solutions
• Contribute to Smart Buildings, Energy Codes, BIM, and photovoltaic/energy-storage initiatives

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AGI

Elum Tools

Visual Lighting

SKM/PTW

Easy Power

ComCheck

Adobe

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office Suite

Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools

BIM Software

Revit

Job description

• Lead design efforts as project manager or lead engineer for low- to moderate-complexity projects


• Collaborate with senior staff on larger, high-complexity projects


• Provide engineering solutions and advice to clients through engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of building electrical systems


• Work within project monetary budgets


• Train, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams


• Analyze electrical systems and use engineering software to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards


• Interact with clients to understand needs, gather requirements, communicate technical information, and maintain client relationships


• Lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling


• Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring design progress, percent complete, and fee expended


• Analyze engineering problems and propose solutions with senior engineers and consultants


• Conduct in-process design reviews of electrical system designs, calculations, and specifications


• Implement IMEG quality control processes


• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices and contribute to research, development, and innovation


• Identify and mitigate electrical-system safety risks


• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions


• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager


• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration


• Design power distribution, lighting, and specialty electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure


• Support projects including data centers, hospitals, and K-12 facilities


• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver code-compliant building solutions


• Contribute to Smart Buildings, Energy Codes, BIM, and photovoltaic/energy-storage initiatives

Requirements

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


• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred


• 2 years of experience minimum required; 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry


• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing technical plans and specifications


• Knowledge of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings


• Proficiency with industry-standard engineering software and tools, including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, or Visual Lighting; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW or Easy Power; and energy compliance software such as ComCheck


• Proficiency with Adobe or Bluebeam Revu


• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards


• Proficiency with reference material resources such as NFPA Link, TechStreet, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)


• Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS, BIM software, and CTC Revit Add In Tools


• Proficiency with Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc.


• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays


• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems design, project management, and client interaction, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Proficient in using engineering software for detailed design and analysis while mentoring and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Systems Design


• Project Management


• Professional Engineer (PE) License


• Engineering Software Proficiency


• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering


• Circuit Theory


• Power Systems


• Electromagnetism


• Technical Plans and Specifications


• Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards


• Master Specification Editing


• BIM Software


• Energy Compliance Software


• Design Techniques

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Team Collaboration


• Attention to Detail


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Building Design Consulting


• Code Compliance


• Smart Buildings


• Energy Codes


• Photovoltaic Initiatives


• Data Centers


• Hospitals


• K-12 Facilities

Tools & Technologies

• AGI


• Elum Tools


• Visual Lighting


• SKM/PTW


• Easy Power


• ComCheck


• Adobe


• Bluebeam Revu


• MS Office Suite


• Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools