Electrical Designer III

ENFRA

. Lead the design and documentation of assigned electrical systems, project areas, or complete project packages .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical system design, including solar energy, battery storage, and low-voltage systems, while effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in project management, including construction administration and risk identification, with a strong emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

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Electrical System DesignRevit/BIM CoordinationBuilding Codes FamiliarityProject ManagementMentoring Junior Designers

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Hard Skills

Electrical Load CalculationsPower Distribution DesignPanelboard SizingLighting Control SystemsShort-Circuit Protection Models3D Laser ScanningEmergency Power SystemsLow-Voltage Systems DesignFeeder SizingClash Resolution

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

BIM Software3D Laser Scanning Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training Certification

Industry Keywords

NEC ComplianceBuilding ConstructionMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsRenewable EnergyDistributed Energy SystemsHealthcare FacilitiesConstruction AdministrationTechnical StudiesQuality Control Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and documentation of assigned electrical systems, project areas, or complete project packages
Assist in designing solar energy, battery energy storage, fuel cell, renewable energy, microgrid, distributed energy systems, and combined heat and power plants
Develop coordinated power distribution, emergency power, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems
Perform and review electrical load calculations, feeder sizing, panelboard sizing, voltage drop, and basic short-circuit and coordination inputs
Lay out normal power, emergency/standby systems, lighting controls, and low-voltage system pathways
Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, controls, and specialty disciplines
Participate in or lead BIM coordination, clash resolution, design workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings
Conduct and direct field operation of 3D laser scanning equipment
Review work prepared by Designer I and Designer II staff for drafting quality, model organization, and technical accuracy
Support specifications, narratives, cost opinions, phasing plans, technical studies, and design deliverables
Participate in construction administration, including submittal and RFI review, field reports, punch lists, issue resolution, and project/construction team support
Identify design, coordination, constructability, and schedule risks and elevate concerns to project leadership
Support client standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality-control procedures
Perform IT, telecom, and fire alarm design
Select lighting fixtures and perform associated calculations
Develop short-circuit and over-current protection models under direction from senior engineering staff
Assist with project planning, resource management, and design workflow coordination
Work with moderate independence under a Senior Designer, Professional Engineer, Design Manager, or Design Director, and provide day-to-day guidance to junior designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or higher in architectural engineering, electrical engineering, or related field, or 4-6 years of design experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of experience with building construction, especially mechanical, electrical, plumbing, automatic temperature control systems, and/or testing, adjusting, and balancing
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, campus, or similar building types
Ability to develop coordinated design documents with limited supervision
Familiarity with NEC, applicable building codes, energy codes, lighting control systems, and industry best practices
Ability to mentor Designer I and II staff
Strong Revit/BIM skills, including model coordination and documentation management
Ability to communicate directly and professionally with project team members
Developing ability to understand project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and staffing needs
Engineer-in-Training certification preferred
Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing stairs/ladders, working in confined spaces, operating machinery/power tools, and moving objects weighing 20-100 pounds
Must participate in 10-25% travel to job site(s)/office location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning and development opportunities
Supportive environment for career advancement
10-25% travel to job sites/office location