Electrical Engineering - Project Engineer

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of electrical systems for a wide range of building and facility projects. This role will contribute to electrical layouts, calculations, construction documents, technical coordination, and construction-phase support while working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams. The position will help ensure electrical designs align with project requirements, applicable codes, technical standards, and overall design intent.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, public-sector, industrial, or similarly complex facilities. This role is well suited for an engineer who can manage multiple assignments, coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and field personnel, and continue building technical depth while taking increasing ownership of design work within a collaborative MEP environment.

Our client is an established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm serving public and private sector clients across a broad range of building, infrastructure, and community-focused markets. The company provides integrated planning, design, engineering, and consulting services and supports projects involving education, healthcare, federal, municipal, commercial, residential, industrial, and other facility types.

This opportunity offers exposure to diverse project types, cross-discipline collaboration, and the ability to contribute to work that supports essential facilities and community infrastructure. Experienced engineers will find a role that provides technical variety, access to senior engineering mentorship, room to grow into greater project ownership, and the resources of a larger platform with the collaboration and responsiveness of local project teams.

Your Responsibilities

• Support electrical system design for varied building and facility projects from concept through final design and construction documentation.
• Develop electrical layouts, drawings, technical reports, specifications, and project documentation in coordination with senior engineers.
• Perform electrical calculations, technical analyses, and design evaluations to support system performance and code compliance.
• Design and document power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, bonding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, civil engineers, contractors, and field staff to maintain design intent.
• Apply applicable codes, standards, specifications, and project requirements throughout design and construction phases.
• Contribute to construction-phase coordination by reviewing field conditions, supporting technical responses, and helping resolve design-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering: from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• ~7+ years of experience: in electrical system design for building or facility projects.
• ~ Experience designing: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, bonding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• ~ Proficiency: with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• ~ Familiarity: with electrical analysis or design software such as EasyPower, SKM, or similar power system analysis tools.
• ~ Knowledge: of applicable local, state, and federal codes and standards related to electrical design.
• ~ Ability: to manage multiple assignments, coordinate across disciplines, and meet project deadlines.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity: with lighting design and photometric software such as Visual.
• Experience: with healthcare, federal, justice, education, wastewater, commercial, data center, industrial, residential, multifamily, hospitality, cultural, historic, or military facility projects.

About Riley Recruitment

Riley Recruitment is a Veteran-Owned Professional Search Firm serving companies and professionals nationwide across Architecture/Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, and Business Operations. Since 2020, we have combined industry expertise, market intelligence, and disciplined execution with a direct, relationship-driven recruiting approach designed to align professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, goals, and long-term career interests.

Riley Veteran Talent Network, we also maintain a dedicated connection to the Military Veteran community, helping experienced Veterans translate their military and civilian backgrounds into professional career opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.