[Remote] Electrical Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HED is an inclusive architecture and engineering practice that values diversity and creativity. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to take ownership of project design, documentation, and coordination while contributing to electrical calculations and supporting project delivery from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead design development and electrical calculations for assigned electrical systems across schematic, design development, and construction document phases
- Independently perform lighting and power load calculations, feeder sizing, short circuit studies, and NEC compliance checks with minimal input
- Prepare technical documentation for electrical systems, including system descriptions, Division 26 specifications, equipment schedules, and redline markups
- Develop and review electrical system layouts in Revit—including power, lighting, fire alarm, and single-line diagrams—in coordination with architectural and structural backgrounds
- Coordinate electrical design with internal disciplines (mechanical, plumbing, lighting, sustainability) and external consultants (e.g., low voltage, civil) to resolve design conflicts
- Review and respond to electrical RFIs and submittals, with support from senior engineers as needed
- Perform field verification for electrical conditions, assist with punch walks, and participate in electrical construction observation visits
- Participate in early-phase project design strategy discussions and support electrical discipline leads with technical input
- Engage in internal QAQC processes and perform peer reviews of electrical drawings and documentation for code compliance and drafting consistency
- Begin mentoring electrical designers and interns on software use, modeling best practices, documentation standards, and calculation basics
- Participate in internal and external project meetings, and support the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up documentation with a focus on electrical scope
- Track and manage hours on assigned electrical work and assist in project planning discussions regarding scope and resource allocation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required
- P.E. licensure required
- 5+ years in the AEC Industry required along with previous experience developing electrical solutions for crime labs, medical examiner labs and other comparable facilities
- Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required
- Strong organizational skills required
- Revit experience required
- Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email required
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and curious personalities required
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required
- An understanding of the financial status of projects as they progress, development of cost budgets for projects, value of client relationships and be able to deliver projects with a focus on the quality is preferred
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