Dewberry's Raleigh, NC office is seeking an Electrical Engineer, who will be responsible for the design of electrical building systems as part of a project team under the supervision of a senior engineer in our Building Services Group. Experience in the design of municipal, educational, and federal projects is desired. You will have opportunities to contribute meaningful design solutions, work alongside talented teams, and help deliver projects successfully while balancing quality, schedule, and budget goals.
In this role, you will strive toward an independent design role, project management opportunities, and / or technical subject matter expertise.
Dewberry’s Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) team includes many offices & staff organized into a MEPS service line focused on nationwide clients in specialized facility types and specialized MEPS design services. Our experience includes high-performance buildings, hospitals, net zero/renewable energy technologies, microgrid and energy resilience design, and a broad set of other MEPS services. Our service line contains subject matter experts (SME), many of whom are in leadership roles in international professional organizations. Our repeat clients include universities, healthcare systems, state, local, and federal government agencies, and large global industrial manufacturers, among others. Our service line is currently ranked #35 nationally among MEP Giants.
Join our dynamic team of approximately 300 Raleigh-based design professionals in making a significant impact in the field of engineering. Our Building Services Group is firmly branded in and has a long history of delivering comprehensive design services to major public and private clients. With a diverse portfolio that includes K-12 schools, universities, community colleges, state-owned facilities, correctional institutions, municipal projects, and select commercial ventures, we are at the forefront of innovative design solutions. Our Building Services Group is structured into specialized Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural (MEPS) departments, each led by seasoned experts.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a hal
Required Skills & Required Experience- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
- 3-5 years of experience providing vertical building design and construction administration services for electrical lighting, power and telecommunications systems.
- FE preferred but not required.
- Experience with NC, VA, and SC building codes is a plus.
- Experience with NC State Construction Office is a plus.
- Self-motivated and well organized.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school
- 3-5 years of experience providing vertical building design and construction administration services
- Experience designing electrical lighting, power, and telecommunications systems
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or exam completion
- Experience with North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina building codes
- Experience with the North Carolina State Construction Office
- Self-motivated and well organized
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and options for flexible or remote schedules are described as supporting day-to-day wellbeing and work-life balance. Tuition reimbursement and wellness resources contribute to a stable, well-rounded package beyond core pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is broadly available and regarded as reasonable baseline coverage for a mid-sized professional-services employer. Access to standard health plans provides dependable core protection even as details vary by location.
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Dewberry is a family-owned, nationwide architecture, engineering, planning, design, and construction services firm serving public- and private-sector clients. The company develops responsible, innovative solutions for natural and built environments, supporting federal agencies, state and local authorities, private developers, and other asset owners and operators. Its work is focused on improving communities through client-centered professional services and infrastructure-related projects across the United States.
