Electrical Design Engineer

Salas O'Brien

Electrical Design Engineer responsible for designing building electrical systems with emphasis on healthcare projects. Join an employee-owned team focused on sustainable engineering solutions.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design, including power distribution and low voltage systems, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Proficient in engineering calculations and construction documentation, with strong collaboration and communication skills for effective project execution.

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Electrical Design ExperienceProficiency in RevitProficiency in AutoCADProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseElectrical Engineering Calculations

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Hard Skills

Electrical System DesignPower Distribution SystemsLighting Control SystemsFire Alarm SystemsNurse Call SystemsEngineering ReportsConstruction DocumentsElectrical SpecificationsLoad CalculationsVoltage Drop Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipTechnical Discussion FacilitationClient Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeRevitAutoCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseLEED Accreditation

Industry Keywords

HealthcareScience and TechnologyEducationCommercial BuildingsSustainable Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop electrical system designs in accordance with project scope, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards
Provide engineering planning, design, and construction administration services for power distribution systems, lighting control systems, fire alarm systems, nurse call systems, and other low voltage systems
Perform existing building surveys and document current electrical and fire alarm conditions
Prepare, edit, and coordinate electrical specifications and construction documents
Author engineering reports, assessment reports, and Basis of Design (BOD) documents
Coordinate closely with internal project teams, architects, and other engineering disciplines
Participate in and lead technical discussions, design coordination meetings, and client presentations
Support construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field coordination as needed
Assist Project Managers with technical input, schedule coordination, and project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience
Experience with healthcare, science and technology, education, and/or commercial buildings is strongly preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience preferred
Proficiency in electrical engineering calculations (Lighting photometric calculations, Voltage drop analysis, Short-circuit and overcurrent protection coordination studies, Load Calculations)
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Paid time off (PTO) plans
10 paid holidays
Paid leave programs for military service and new parents
Merit increases and performance discretionary bonus for certain roles