Electrical Engineer

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Leads electrical engineering design for public-sector and educational building projects from planning through construction administration. Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, low-voltage infrastructure, backup power, engineering calculations, code compliance, documentation, QA/QC, client coordination, site observations, and mentoring junior staff. The role also supports estimates, proposals, submittal reviews, RFIs, and business development.
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Established multi-disciplined consulting firm is looking to add a talented Senior Project Electrical Engineer to their Des Moines, Iowa team!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Build/maintain relationships with municipal clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams
  • Technical lead on electrical systems designs
  • Participate in client meetings
  • Ensure code compliance
  • Coordinate with utility providers to ensure seamless project delivery
  • Mentor/train junior staff
  • Lead electrical system design from planning through construction documentation/administration
  • Design building systems including power distribution, interior/exterior and emergency lighting with controls, fire alarm systems, low-voltage infrastructure, and backup and standby power systems
  • Perform engineering calculations, lighting/photometric modeling, load analysis, and equipment sizing
  • Prepare detailed drawings/specifications
  • Stamp/certify engineering documents
  • Provide project & quality oversight including internal quality reviews and QA/QC process support
  • Assist with preparing cost estimates, scopes of work, and technical details for proposals/RFQs
  • Assist with submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, and performing site observations
  • Assist with business development initiatives

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering (electrical focus)
  • 5+ years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings
  • 4+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree
  • Experience in K-12 schools and/or municipal building design preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed
  • LEED AP, Lighting Certified (LC), or other relevant certifications preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements.
  • Expertise in designing systems tailored to educational and public-sector building types
  • Proficient in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual preferred
  • Familiarity with using generator manufacturer sizing software

 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

 

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

 

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

 

www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com

 

517-906-6926



Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience with a master's degree
  • Professional Engineer PE license
  • Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed
  • Extensive knowledge of NEC, IBC, IECC, and local electrical code requirements
  • Expertise designing systems for educational and public-sector buildings
  • Experience with K-12 schools and/or municipal building design
  • Proficiency in Revit and electrical modeling tools such as SKM, AGi32, or Visual
  • Familiarity with generator manufacturer sizing software
  • LEED AP, Lighting Certified, or other relevant certifications
  • Authorization to work in the USA without sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: Lansing, MI
3 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Harrison Consulting Solutions is a boutique recruiting and executive search firm serving engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting markets. It helps companies build teams and supports professionals in advancing their careers through contingency search, retained search, and career-coaching services. The firm connects employers and candidates with a partnership-oriented approach focused on technical, design, and environmental-sector talent across specialized professional services markets.

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