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Building Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Lighting

Full-time
Remotely
Revit Autocad ETAP

You shape how hospitals, labs, airports, and high-rise towers receive, distribute, and control electricity. In this role you will apply National Electrical Code requirements, perform detailed arc-flash calculations, and craft BIM-ready drawings that withstand peer review and jurisdictional scrutiny.


Key Responsibilities  

- Engineer complete 480/277 V and 208/120 V power distribution—transformers, panels, feeders, and protective devices.  

- Produce one-line diagrams, load calculations, and equipment schedules with Revit and AutoCAD.  

- Execute SKM or ETAP short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies; issue stamped reports.  

- Design interior, exterior, and emergency lighting using AGi32 or DIALux; integrate daylight harvesting and IoT controls.  

- Specify fire-alarm, telecom, security, and other low-voltage systems compliant with NFPA 72 and BICSI standards.  

- Coordinate utility service entrances, metering, and fault-current data with regional power companies.  

- Verify compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, local amendments, and energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).  

- Support commissioning, functional testing, and punch-list resolution until owner acceptance.  

- Mentor junior designers, review submittals, and respond to RFIs during construction.  


Required Qualifications  

- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.  

- Active U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.  

- 5+ years designing commercial or institutional building electrical systems.  

- Proven fluency in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM or ETAP, and AGi32 or DIALux.  

- Demonstrated knowledge of NEC Articles 210, 215, 220, 240, 250, 310, 450, 700–708.  

- Capable of authoring clear technical reports and sealed calculations.  

- Eligibility to work in the United States; able to collaborate virtually across time zones.  


Preferred Skills  

- Experience with microgrid interconnection, on-site solar PV, or battery energy storage.  

- LEED AP or similar sustainability credential.  

- Familiarity with NFPA 110 emergency power systems.  

- Working knowledge of BIM 360, Navisworks clash detection, and Dynamo scripting.