Senior Electrical Engineer – Lead Design & Coordination

Coffman Engineers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible PTO

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience to design electrical systems and develop coordinated construction documents from concept to completion. You will collaborate with architects, owners, and general contractors, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes technical judgment, attention to detail, and clear communication, with opportunities to contribute to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering design and construction experience in the AEC industry
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Electrical Engineering required
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration
• Experience preparing and editing electrical technical specifications and coordinating specifications with drawings and project requirements
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems
• Experience with technology systems design, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems is a plus
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations
• Experience coordinating electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software required
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related collaboration tools
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM required
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting is a plus
• Experience with medium- and/or high-voltage systems is a plus
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals is preferred
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and supporting construction-phase field activities
• Experience with federal project design is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Government
• Ability to travel for site visits
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers
• Desire to learn and work with a team of professionals
• Ability to contribute to Coffman’s marketing and business initiatives as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction documents from concept through construction administration
• Prepare and edit electrical specifications and coordinate with drawings and project requirements
• Design building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related systems
• Coordinate electrical & technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing and other disciplines
• Consult with architects, owners, and general contractors and lead multidisciplinary design teams

Skills

Electrical design

Team coordination

Technical documentation

Communication

Project ownership

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

EIT registration

PE registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

ETAP/EasyPower/SKM

AGi32/Visual Lighting

MS Office 365/Teams

Job description

Coffman Engineers is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience to design electrical systems and develop coordinated construction documents from concept to completion. You will collaborate with architects, owners, and general contractors, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes technical judgment, attention to detail, and clear communication, with opportunities to contribute to project