Electricl Engineer - Designer

CraftedStaff; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of health insurance premiums

Health Savings Account with $1300 employer contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Options

Annual Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Electrical or MEP Engineer. This leadership-level design role involves overseeing sophisticated power and lighting system design while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have at least 6 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in commercial or institutional settings. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a range of exceptional benefits, supporting both professional and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of electrical engineering design experience in commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
• Hands-on experience with equipment selection and systems troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and the National Electric Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution, lighting, and specialty systems.
• Produce detailed construction documents.
• Serve as Electrical Design Lead on assigned projects.
• Advise clients on system options.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Client interaction

Mentoring

Power and lighting system design

Education

B.S.E.E. from an accredited university

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Bluebeam

SKM

Aspen

EasyPower

Job description

Location: St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $120,000 – $150,000 + Profit Sharing + ESOP

The Opportunity

Join a respected, employee-owned engineering firm where your electrical expertise directly influences complex, high-performance building systems across healthcare, institutional, and commercial environments.

This is a leadership-level design role for an experienced Electrical or MEP Engineer who thrives on technical depth, client interaction, and mentoring junior engineers. You’ll lead sophisticated power and lighting system design while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical projects with precision and excellence.

What You’ll Do

Lead Electrical System Design

• Design power distribution, lighting (interior & exterior), lighting controls, fire alarm, low-voltage, A/V, and specialty systems
• Produce detailed construction documents (drawings & specifications)
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and applicable codes

Own Projects from Concept Through Construction

• Serve as Electrical Design Lead on assigned projects
• Advise clients on system options balancing performance, safety, and cost
• Conduct site visits and validate existing conditions
• Support construction teams to ensure design intent is fully executed

Collaborate & Mentor

• Direct Designers, Drafters, and junior Engineers
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal and external disciplines
• Resolve complex design challenges with minimal oversight
• Support electrical project budgeting, scheduling, and documentation standards

Required Capabilities & Credentials

• B.S.E.E. from an accredited university or equivalent experience required; Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 6+ years of electrical engineering design experience—preferably involving building power, lighting, and systems for commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities.
• Hands-on experience with equipment selection and systems troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, NFPA standards, and the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Experience using Bluebeam and industry tools such as SKM, Aspen, and/or EasyPower.
• Ability to read and interpret both 2D and 3D drawings accurately.

Benefits & Rewards

Here\'s a sampling from our outstanding benefits package:

• 100% coverage of health insurance premiums for the employee
• Health Savings Account with $1300 employer contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Options
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Parking
• Annual $300 Wellness Reimbursement
• On‑site fitness center, showers & lockers
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays (including a personal floating holiday and paid time off between Christmas & New Year’s)
• Continuing Education Support & Professional Memberships
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Flexible Scheduling, including the ability to work 1 remote day per week

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions and ready to advance your career within high‑complexity building environments, we’d love to hear from you!