Electrical Project Engineer - HVAC / Building Systems

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Mentoring

Paid Time Off

Wellness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer - HVAC/Building Systems in the posting location of Waukee, IA.

The role is a senior technical lead for planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects, combining advanced design with leadership, client coordination, and mentorship to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will interface with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams, manage project priorities, and guide junior staff while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems.
• PE license required; strong knowledge of codes and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design for building projects including power, lighting, controls, and related systems.
• Own discipline deliverables from schematic design through construction.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and project priorities with PMs.

Skills

Electrical design

Building systems

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentorship

Revit

AutoCAD

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Familiar with construction documents

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer - HVAC/Building Systems in the posting location below. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical lead for the planning, design, and execution of electrical building systems projects. This role blends advanced design capability with project leadership, client coordination, and mentorship responsibility, and is expected to drive high-quality delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.

Posting Location: Waukee, IA

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical system design for building projects, including service distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, and related support systems.
• Take ownership of discipline-specific deliverables from schematic design through bidding and construction, ensuring technical quality, code compliance, and coordination.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, equipment selections, drawing packages, and specifications.
• Manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing needs, and project priorities in coordination with project managers and other practice leaders.
• Interface directly with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to resolve technical issues, clarify scope, and maintain project momentum.
• Lead construction administration tasks, including submittal review, RFI responses, site observations, and issue resolution during installation.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, provide technical review, and support the development of department standards and best practices.
• Assist with proposals, project setup, fee planning, and technical input for business development efforts.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically, 8-12+ years of experience in electrical design for building systems projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience delivering electrical designs for commercial, healthcare, institutional, laboratory, or other complex facility types.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, constructability considerations, and multidisciplinary coordination requirements.
• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and preparation of detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing technical quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post-occupancy issue resolution.
• Background in fast-track, design-build, or highly phased renovation projects.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other discipline-supporting technical tools.

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural, engineering, and surveying firm, where your career can thrive! For ten consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us.

With almost 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and the communities we serve. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For ten consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participates in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.