Electrical Design Engineer

Charlotte, NCPosted Sep 14, 2026

Job description

Description Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects. Duties Include: Electrical engineering of power and lighting systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.

Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, clear, efficient, and constructible in a friendly work environment. Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.

Perform engineering calculations including energy, load, photometrics, voltage drop, etc. Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets. Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc.

through the construction phase of the building project. Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit. FE/EIT a plus. Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.

Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties. Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands. Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time: 8 hours Mon-Friday 8.5 hours Mon-Thursday with 6-hourFridays 9 hours Mon-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays Benefits: 401K 401K Matching Free vision insurance Free Dental Insurance Free Short-Term Disability Free Long-Term Disability Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Work from home flexibility.

Work, life balance.

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