Electrical Designer

About the Role

This is an entry-level role focused on developing electrical design expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment. Designers at this level primarily support more experienced electrical team members and engage in assignments that build foundational technical skills and familiarity with HED processes, standards, and tools. The role introduces the fundamentals of electrical system design, project documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination while emphasizing hands-on learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily working in Revit, modeling electrical components and systems (such as panels, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and conduits) based on red lines or design guidance from an electrical project lead.
• Execute project setups in Revit.
• Design, layout, and coordination of electrical equipment and components within a room/plan.
• Participate in mentorship relationships with lead engineers to understand the “how” and “why” of engineering for the built environment.
• Able to autonomously implement delegated design tasks.
• Developing the Table of Contents for, primarily, Division 26 specifications.
• Learning and completing system sizing calculations (loads, voltage drop, short circuit, conduit/cable sizing) under the guidance of the project designer/lead.
• Checking own work for graphical issues to resolve prior to deliverable issuance per HED’s Design Standards.
• Collaborate with the QAQC effort per HED’s Design Process.
• Attend client meetings, for observation, alongside the project designer/lead to collaborate on project requirements specifically for the electrical systems.
• Attend and actively participate in project team meetings.
• Working in different sectors to gain experience as a generalist.
• Engage in DWP process including estimating time required to complete tasks or assigned work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Primarily working in Revit.
• Experience with computers, specifically for word processing, spreadsheet use/creation and email.
• Revit experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field or equivalent experience required.
• Written and verbal communication skills commensurate with the position required.
• Strong organizational skills preferred.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and curious personalities required.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations required.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model promoting both autonomy and collaboration, with regular in-office days.
• Professional, open-space office environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.