Electrical Engineer - Building Systems

Zen Sherpa LLC6 months ago
Reno, NV, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer – Building Systems to design power distribution, lighting, and electrical systems for innovative modular buildings used in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and industrial applications. This role blends traditional building‑sector electrical engineering with modern off‑site construction, allowing you to design systems that are manufactured, assembled, and tested in a controlled environment before deployment.

You’ll work closely with mechanical, architectural, and fabrication teams to deliver high‑quality, code‑compliant electrical designs that support rapid, repeatable, and scalable modular construction.

Relocation assistance available for candidates from NV, CA, AZ, UT

Requirements

What You’ll Do

  • Design electrical power distribution systems, including panel schedules, branch circuits, feeders, and grounding
  • Develop lighting layouts, lighting controls, and photometric calculations
  • Prepare one‑line diagrams, load calculations, and short‑circuit/coordination studies
  • Produce construction documents in Revit and coordinate with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IECC, IBC, and local jurisdictional requirements
  • Review shop drawings and support fabrication teams during module production
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to standardization of modular electrical design practices
  • Lead and mentor electrical designers/drafters
  • Support continuous improvement of electrical design templates, details, and workflows

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree: in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5–10 years: of building electrical design experience (commercial, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, or similar)
  • Strong proficiency: in Revit (required)
  • Experience: preparing electrical construction documents, load calculations, and one‑line diagrams
  • Familiarity: with modular, prefabricated, or off‑site construction (preferred, not required)
  • Ability: to lead designers/drafters and coordinate with cross‑functional teams
  • Strong communication:, documentation, and problem‑solving skills

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting‑edge modular building projects
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering and fabrication team
  • Influence standardization and innovation in modular electrical design
  • Contribute to a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking construction environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: and Bonus
  • Health:, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off:
  • 401(k):
  • Relocation assistance: available
  • Career growth: in a rapidly expanding modular‑construction environment

Required Skills

Electrical Power Distribution
Photometric Calculations
Load Calculations
Problem-solving
Cross-functional Collaboration
One-line Diagrams
NEC Compliance
Team Leadership
Lighting Design
Revit