
Electrical Design Engineer II
Posted 1 day ago

Posted 1 day ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.
• Execute comprehensive engineering tasks under the mentorship of senior technical personnel, progressively assuming responsibility for coordination, quality, scheduling, and communication.
• Conduct and document electrical load calculations, sizing of feeders and branch circuits, voltage-drop assessments, and equipment selection.
• Design and manage normal and emergency power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding/bonding, and electrical connections for building systems.
• Create one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting plans, power plans, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Align electrical requirements with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, civil, and specialty systems.
• Assist in short-circuit, selective-coordination, arc-flash, generator, UPS, and other specialized studies.
• Coordinate with fire alarm, telecommunications, security, and other low-voltage systems as necessary.
• Assume responsibility for specific systems or project areas from design development through construction documentation.
• Perform site surveys and field investigations; record existing conditions and integrate findings into the design.
• Travel for existing-condition documentation, client and project team meetings, site observations, and punch-list tasks.
• Support RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, punch lists, and various construction-administration tasks.
• Monitor assigned work against project budgets and timelines; communicate status, risks, and necessary decisions.
• Engage in QA/QC processes and start reviewing specific portions of junior staff members' work.
• Contribute to team solutions, knowledge sharing, quality standards, and foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Achieve the role's target utilization of 85% net while upholding quality, client service, teamwork, and sound professional judgment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Typically 3-6 years of relevant experience in electrical building-systems design, consulting engineering, or similar fields.
• EIT certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated progress toward PE licensure is encouraged where applicable.
• Capability to independently perform routine engineering calculations, coordinate systems, and generate construction documents.
• Working knowledge of the NEC, building and energy codes, and standard electrical design practices.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and relevant electrical calculation/lighting software.
• Familiarity with AGi32, ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or similar tools is advantageous based on the role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote professional setting.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, project managers, architects, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Some travel is required.
• Capability to safely climb ladders and access roofs, mezzanines, equipment rooms, and similar areas, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Reasonable accommodation for required job duties.
Weekday (YC W21)
Aran Industries
AscendArc
EGUQTR - École de Gestion de l'Université du Québec à Trois Rivières
Get handpicked remote jobs straight to your inbox weekly.