# Electrical Design Engineer - High-Rise & Commercial MEP

> AlphaX · Fort Lauderdale, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

A respected MEP engineering consultancy in South Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of building electrical design experience, advanced Revit and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to deliver coordinated, accurate, construction-ready design packages.

**Please Note:** Commercial building or high-rise electrical design experience is essential. Residential-only electrical design backgrounds will not qualify.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Design electrical systems for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties.
-   Prepare electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD.
-   Perform load calculations, define system requirements, select equipment, and develop power distribution and lighting layouts.
-   Apply applicable electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout design.
-   Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.
-   Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other disciplines for fully integrated documents.
-   Check drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.
-   Answer construction-phase questions, support technical coordination, and incorporate design revisions.
-   Own assigned design deliverables from initial development through final construction documents.
-   Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to solve technical challenges, hit deadlines, and maintain design quality.

## Requirements

-   5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience.
-   **Required:** advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD.
-   Proven experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.
-   Experience with commercial facilities such as office buildings, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial properties, or municipal buildings.
-   Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, load calculations, applicable codes, and design standards.
-   Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP drawings.
-   Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation.
-   Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to manage multiple design assignments accurately and on deadline.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience with an MEP consulting firm, particularly in South Florida.

## Benefits

-   Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
-   Health insurance options.
-   Retirement plan options.
-   Paid time off.
-   Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.

## Apply

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