Headquartered in Central Florida with decades of industry leadership, the firm is an established, full-service architecture and engineering practice recognized for long-term stability and deep national client partnerships. Specializing in high-volume commercial, retail, grocery, and multi-site facilities, the company pairs an extensive project backlog with a collaborative, multidisciplinary studio model dedicated to operational excellence, technical rigor, and hands‑on professional growth.
Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Department: Electrical Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 Base Salary (Commensurate with experience and licensure status)
Position Summary
The Electrical Project Engineer leads the technical calculations, engineering design, and production of complete electrical packages for high-volume commercial, retail, and multi‑facility building projects. Working within a collaborative studio environment, this role exercises substantial independent judgment to engineer robust power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems while coordinating closely with architectural teams and engineering consultants to deliver constructible, code‑compliant deliverables.
- Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA): Access to an employer-sponsored HSA plan option
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid vacation, sick days, and paid company holidays
- Professional Support: 100% financial reimbursement for Florida Professional Engineer (PE) licensure renewals, multi‑state reciprocity registrations, and continuing education courses
- Studio Dynamic: Direct, in‑person collaboration designed to streamline cross‑discipline coordination with architectural pods, resolve spatial clashes in real time, and eliminate production rework.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Technical Execution
- Perform comprehensive electrical engineering calculations, including service load calculations, fault current analysis, panel scheduling, voltage drop, and photometric layouts.
- Design code‑compliant building power distribution networks, branch circuits, emergency backup generation, lighting controls, and fire alarm/low‑voltage systems.
- Develop complete, constructible Construction Document (CD) drawing sets conforming to established drafting conventions, client prototypes, and national brand criteria.
Multidisciplinary Coordination & Permitting
- Coordinate electrical packages with architectural layouts, mechanical/HVAC loads, plumbing equipment, and structural systems to resolve interdisciplinary clashes early in the design cycle.
- Interface directly with municipal Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and regional utility providers to address plan review comments and secure timely building permits.
- Evaluate vendor cut sheets, product specifications, and emerging equipment technology to ensure design feasibility.
Construction Administration & Quality Control
- Review contractor electrical submittals, shop drawings, and equipment data packages for design compliance.
- Review and respond to technical Requests for Information (RFIs) and evaluate contractor change‑order requests.
- Perform peer reviews and quality control checks across drawings to minimize field change orders and downstream revisions.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Architectural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
- Experience: 6 to 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering design experience within a commercial, retail, grocery, restaurant, or multi‑site facility environment.
- Licensure: Active license as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida (or active NCEES record enabling immediate reciprocity); highly qualified candidates actively sitting for their PE may be considered based on project leadership experience.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced, hands‑on production proficiency in Autodesk Revit (BIM modeling, circuiting, family parameters) and AutoCAD. Familiarity with electrical calculation and modeling tools (e.g., SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, Visual Lighting, AGi32).
- Code Knowledge: Comprehensive working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), Florida Building Codes, ASHRAE 90.1 / COMcheck energy compliance, and standard commercial construction detailing.