Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

Australia-Employment; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer/Engineer in St. Petersburg, FL, to lead electrical design across multiple large-scale projects. Hybrid work arrangement offered, with a relocation package for qualifying candidates.

You will develop layouts, drawings, schematics, isometrics, and perform calculations while ensuring NEC codes, constructability, and budget alignment. This role requires 4–10+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years of relevant electrical design, engineering, or construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and applicable local codes.
• Familiarity with IBC, IECC, and construction safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience on large-scale commercial, multifamily, residential, or similar construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, isometrics, and system designs.
• Coordinate design solutions while balancing code requirements, constructability, client expectations, and project budgets.
• Serve as a technical lead across multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide technical direction and support to project and design team members.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, engineers, and inspecting authorities.
• Perform electrical calculations including building service loads, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting photometrics.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Assist with resolving electrical design and constructability issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Code compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer

$95000 - $150000 per year | St. Petersburg, FL | Hybrid | Permanent

Join a top National Design-Build MEPS Contractor as a Senior Electrical Designer - based in FL - relocation package offered!

A bit about us:

Join a growing nationally recognized construction and engineering organization specializing in the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for large-scale complex projects.

As the project portfolio continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced Mid/Senior level Electrical Designers/Engineers to join our team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of electrical design/engineering across multiple projects while collaborating with engineering, preconstruction, project management, and field teams from initial concept through construction.

Why join us?

• Work on large-scale, technically challenging projects
• Strong pipeline of commercial and residential construction
• Opportunity to lead electrical design across multiple projects
• Collaborative engineering and construction environment
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Exposure to projects from bidding and design through permitting and construction
• Incredible company culture/benefits

Job Details

As an Electrical Designer/Engineer, you will be responsible for developing electrical layouts, drawings, schematics, isometrics, and supporting documentation for complex construction projects.

You will serve as a technical resource throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure electrical systems are code-compliant, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical layouts, detailed drawings, schematics, isometrics, and system designs
• Coordinate design solutions while balancing code requirements, constructability, client expectations, and project budgets
• Serve as a technical lead across multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction
• Provide technical direction and support to project and design team members
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, project teams, engineers, and inspecting authorities
• Perform electrical calculations including building service loads, voltage drop, short circuit, and lighting photometrics
• Review designs for compliance with applicable codes and project specifications
• Assist with resolving electrical design and constructability issues throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications:

• 4-10+ years of relevant electrical design, engineering, or construction experience
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local electrical codes
• Working knowledge of IBC, IECC, and construction safety requirements
• Strong understanding of electrical equipment, installation methods, and electrical design fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, multifamily, residential, or similar construction projects preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.