Electrical Engineer / Electrical Designer

TLDR

Contribute to diverse commercial building design projects while gaining technical exposure and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

We are looking for a driven Electrical Engineer or Electrical Designer to contribute to a growing portfolio of commercial building design projects in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time role provides an opportunity to begin in a technical design capacity while developing the skills needed to progress into Project Engineer or Project Manager responsibilities over time.

The ideal candidate has experience designing electrical systems for commercial, office, retail, healthcare, or institutional buildings, along with a solid understanding of building infrastructure and collaborative engineering workflows. This position offers exposure to diverse projects and provides a supportive environment for professional growth within the engineering design field.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for commercial, office, retail, healthcare, and institutional facilities
  • Develop and coordinate power distribution systems, grounding, lighting layouts, and control systems
  • Prepare electrical drawings including schematics, panel schedules, and construction documentation
  • Work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and project teams to ensure coordinated design solutions
  • Conduct site visits and field investigations to review existing conditions and verify project requirements
  • Apply National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and industry best practices to electrical designs
  • Prepare and update electrical specifications and technical documentation
  • Maintain productive relationships with internal teams, clients, and manufacturer representatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  • Experience in commercial building electrical system design
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD (Revit experience preferred but not required)
  • Familiarity with electrical equipment, materials, and system components used in building design
  • Basic understanding of electrical calculations and building system analysis
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting healthcare or large-scale commercial projects
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or interest in pursuing professional licensure
  • Knowledge of lighting control systems, emergency power systems, and energy-efficient design strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage through a major PPO network
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and company-recognized holidays
  • Continuing education support and professional development opportunities
  • Participation in industry conferences, training programs, and networking events
  • Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial design projects in Columbus, OH within a collaborative engineering environment

If you are an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Designer seeking to build your career in commercial building systems design, this opportunity in Columbus, OH offers strong technical exposure and long-term growth potential.

Apply directly to be considered for immediate review.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health insurance coverage through a major PPO network

Conference and training participation

Participation in industry conferences, training programs, and networking events

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation and company-recognized holidays

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