Electrical Engineer - Commercial High-Rise MEP

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Workplace: on_site

Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of building electrical design experience, advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and the ability to produce coordinated, accurate, and construction-ready design packages.

Important: Relevant commercial building or high-rise electrical design experience is essential. Candidates with residential-only electrical design experience will not qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties.
• Prepare electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform electrical load calculations, establish system requirements, select equipment, and develop power distribution and lighting layouts.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout the design process.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify design conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other design professionals to ensure integrated project documentation.
• Review drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.
• Respond to construction-phase questions, assist with technical coordination, and incorporate necessary design revisions.
• Manage assigned design deliverables from initial development through final construction documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, meet project deadlines, and maintain design quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience.
• Required: Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.
• Experience with commercial facilities such as office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial properties, or municipal buildings.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, electrical load calculations, applicable codes, and engineering design standards.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP construction drawings.
• Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for an MEP consulting firm, particularly in South Florida.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.