Project Designer, Electrical Engineering (MEP)

As a Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will assist the senior electrical Engineer in the planning, design, and coordination of an electrical system. You will help develop power distribution, lighting, low-voltage, and life safety system designs, prepare construction documents, coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support projects through construction. Applying engineering principles, industry standards, and applicable codes, you will deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with architects, owners, contractors, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution.

Your Role

• Assist Engineers with planning and designing electrical building systems, integrating design solutions into coordinated construction documents and BIM models for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission critical projects.
• Assist in the development of electrical construction documents, including power plans, lighting plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical details, specifications, equipment selections, and engineering calculations such as load analyses, voltage drop studies, short-circuit calculations, and lighting photometric evaluations using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues, maintain interdisciplinary coordination, and ensure code-compliant, accurate, and constructible designs throughout all project phases.
• Support project execution through technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing building assessments, commissioning activities, and construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and conducting periodic site observations under engineer guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 3+ years of experience in an electrical engineering role
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; experience with electrical system design and analysis software preferred
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, and low-voltage systems preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams
• Ability to provide timely, dependable, and professional service while supporting project execution in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC), engineering principles, and basic project budgeting and financial concepts