Remote Electrical Design Engineer – Luxury Hospitality

Utopia; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

International team

Fully remote collaboration

Exposure to luxury standards

Job summary

Utopia, a luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to lead design development of MEP systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels worldwide.

You will work with architects, interior designers, and engineers, delivering detailed drawings in CAD and Revit, performing load calculations and energy modeling, and overseeing equipment selection while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability. This fully remote role offers a global project footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Building Engineering, with a focus on electrical systems, power supply, and generation
• 5 to 10 years of engineering design experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractor
• Proven track record in high-end hospitality projects, including 5-star hotels and luxury private villas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal
• Nice to have Experience with international hotel chains and their design guidelines
• Nice to have Spanish proficiency

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee MEP systems for luxury villas and hotels, ensuring full compliance with local building codes and high-end industry standards
• Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall project
• Proactively participate in spatial coordination with architectural and structural models, research efficient methodologies, equipment, and systems to secure the initial design intent and high-end user experience
• Timely resolution of technical issues and challenges during the design phase
• Lead the development of detailed technical drawings and specifications using CAD and Revit, supported by BIM modelers
• Perform load calculations, energy modeling, and system sizing to optimize performance and energy efficiency
• Oversee equipment selection, ensuring it aligns with project requirements and sustainability goals
• Provide input during value engineering discussions to achieve the best balance between cost, quality, and performance
• Supervise the design development, review, and approve deliverables of third‑party designers, consultants, and surveyors
• Stay updated on the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to power supply and distribution systems in the luxury and hospitality sectors

Skills

MEP systems design

English communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Load calculations

Energy modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, or Building Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Utopia, a luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to lead design development of MEP systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels worldwide.

You will work with architects, interior designers, and engineers, delivering detailed drawings in CAD and Revit, performing load calculations and energy modeling, and overseeing equipment selection while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability. This fully remote role offers a global project footprint.