Facilities Electrical Engineer

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off

Wellness/Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate will design and develop electrical layouts for semiconductor tool installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-5+ years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture with excellent benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in electrical design, industrial systems, or semiconductor environments.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and installation constraints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical layouts for semiconductor tool installations.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Grounding and bonding knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Facilities Electrical Engineer for the following locations: Boise, ID and Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will support electrical systems required for the installation of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role ensures that all electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and control systems meet tool specifications, facility requirements, and industry safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop electrical layouts for semiconductor tool installations, including power distribution and control wiring.
• Prepare and review electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Define and verify electrical requirements for semiconductor tools (voltage, load, grounding, and power quality).
• Coordinate with facilities, construction teams, and equipment vendors to ensure proper installation and integration.
• Support tool hook‑up, energization, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, SEMI standards).
• Conduct design reviews, safety assessments, and risk mitigation (e.g., arc flash, grounding).
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during installation and startup phases.
• Review vendor documentation and ensure alignment with site requirements.
• Maintain accurate as‑built drawings and documentation.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in electrical design, industrial systems, or semiconductor environments.
• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar).
• Understanding of grounding, bonding, and power quality requirements.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and installation constraints.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with semiconductor tool installation or facility design.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards (e.g., S2 safety guidelines).
• Experience with PLC systems, control panels, and industrial automation.
• Familiarity with backup power systems (UPS, generators).
• Exposure to project engineering or construction coordination.

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

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 an M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.

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