Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Systems & BIM

DPR Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical building systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and models while ensuring code compliance and constructibility.

The role emphasizes coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver integrated power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong CAD/BIM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) required.
• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Active NCEES Record for licensure maintenance preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing commercial building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with CAD and BIM software used for electrical engineering and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and construction documentation practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and analytical models throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Design electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems in accordance with applicable codes and engineering standards.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, including load calculations, feeder sizing, panel schedules, circuiting, voltage drop, and equipment selection under the guidance of senior engineers when appropriate.
• Prepare coordinated construction documents, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting plans, power plans, and supporting electrical design documentation.
• Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to develop and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to deliver coordinated and constructible electrical system designs.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, participating in site visits, and assisting with field coordination.
• Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings to communicate design progress, resolve technical issues, and support successful project execution.
• Maintain organized engineering documentation and contribute to continuous improvement through quality reviews, lessons learned, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development by identifying development opportunities, expanding technical knowledge, and strengthening engineering judgment to prepare for increasing project responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM software

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical building systems across all project phases. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and models while ensuring code compliance and constructibility.

The role emphasizes coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver integrated power, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience, a PE license, and strong CAD/BIM proficiency.