Fort Lauderdale, United States
Electrical Engineer - Commercial High-Rise MEP
AlphaX · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Posted: 10/16/2026 · Last checked: 10/19/2026
Job description
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We’re seeking a mid- to senior-level Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings and complex commercial facilities. This role requires strong Revit and AutoCAD skills, experience preparing construction documents, and the ability to coordinate electrical designs with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for high-rise office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, and other complex structures.
- Prepare electrical drawings, layouts, technical details, specifications, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Perform electrical calculations, determine load requirements, select equipment, and develop system layouts.
- Apply applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and design principles.
- Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify conflicts and ensure coordinated documentation.
- Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines.
- Review drawings and project documents for accuracy, constructability, completeness, and consistency.
- Support construction-phase inquiries, technical coordination, and electrical design revisions.
- Manage assigned design tasks and deliverables throughout design development and construction documentation.
- Work with project teams to resolve technical issues, maintain schedules, and support project delivery.
Requirements
- 5+ years of electrical engineering or building design experience, preferably with an MEP consulting firm.
- Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is required.
- Experience with commercial projects, including office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial facilities, or municipal buildings.
- Strong understanding of building electrical systems, applicable codes, and engineering design standards.
- Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP construction documents.
- Experience developing electrical designs and preparing construction documentation.
- Strong communication, organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Strongly preferred: Previous experience with an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.
Residential-only electrical design experience will not qualify.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Health insurance options.
- Retirement plan options.
- Paid time off.
- Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.
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