Electrical Engineer

• Review and interpret contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements.

• Develop, review, and coordinate electrical design packages, including power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, grounding, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, and related documentation.

• Perform or review electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash coordination, conduit fill, wire ampacity, conductor derating, and equipment sizing.

• Apply the National Electrical Code and applicable local, state, and project-specific requirements to design decisions.

• Prepare, update, and review electrical drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and models using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable design tools.

• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, fire protection, controls, utility, and other discipline requirements.

• Participate in design meetings, coordination meetings, job walks, pre-bid meetings, constructability reviews, and client or consultant meetings.

• Develop design narratives, scope clarifications, technical responses, value-engineering options, and supporting documentation for project teams.

• Support estimating and preconstruction by reviewing plans, developing quantities, evaluating design alternatives, and assisting with budgets and proposals.

• Coordinate with utility providers regarding service requirements, transformer locations, switchgear, metering, distribution equipment, and utility standards.

• Support permitting and agency review by preparing responses, revising documents, and tracking open comments through approval.

• Provide technical support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams during construction.

• Respond to field questions and assist with RFIs, submittals, bulletins, addenda, design revisions, and change-order documentation.

• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals, shop drawings, product data, and equipment information for compliance with project requirements and design intent.

• Assist with equipment releases, procurement coordination, long-lead item tracking, and technical evaluation of proposed substitutions.

• Support commissioning and testing activities by reviewing test requirements, resolving technical issues, and coordinating required documentation.

• Review field conditions, identify design conflicts or scope gaps, and recommend practical solutions that support safety, schedule, cost, and constructability.

• Maintain accurate project records, calculations, drawing revisions, design logs, and closeout documentation.

• Assist with as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, and project turnover.

• Communicate technical risks, schedule impacts, cost concerns, and recommended actions to project leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical construction practices.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable permitting requirements.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to review technical information carefully and make sound, timely decisions.

• Attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and commitment to quality.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing requirements, and competing deadlines.

• Sense of urgency, flexibility, adaptability, and service-oriented teamwork.

• Proficiency with engineering, design, document-control, and project-management technology.

• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and professional accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.

• Experience supporting electrical design, electrical construction, design-build, commissioning, or engineering projects preferred.

• Working knowledge of electrical calculations, distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding, controls, and equipment coordination.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office preferred.

• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Egnyte, Accubid, or comparable platforms preferred.

• Co-op, internship, project engineering, or field experience in electrical construction or engineering preferred.

• Engineer-in-Training certification, Professional Engineer license, or eligibility for licensure is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documents.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites, offices, client meetings, and project locations as required.

• Combination of office, jobsite, and project-location work based on business and project needs.

• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow.

• Must wear required personal protective equipment during jobsite visits, including a hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, gloves, and respiratory protection when required.

• Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and use typical jobsite access equipment when authorized.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, talk, and hear for extended periods.

• May occasionally lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to travel between jobsites and work extended or off-shift hours when project needs require.

Helix Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified employees and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Helix Electric prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diverse employees and candidates are encouraged to apply. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

This draft follows Helix Electric’s existing job-description format and aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications described in the following internal materials: