# Electrical Design Engineer - High-Rise Buildings

> AlphaX · Fort Lauderdale, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-07

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking a **Mid to Senior-Level Electrical Engineer** with strong commercial building design experience to join an established MEP engineering team in Fort Lauderdale. This position is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience designing electrical systems for **high-rise and complex commercial buildings** and advanced proficiency in **Revit and AutoCAD**.

The engineer will take ownership of electrical design and construction documentation for projects including high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, municipal facilities, industrial buildings, airports, and other complex structures. You will work closely with other MEP disciplines to develop coordinated, code-compliant electrical systems from initial design through construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

-   Design electrical systems for high-rise commercial buildings, condominiums, hotels, and other complex facilities.
-   Develop and maintain electrical construction documents, drawings, layouts, details, and specifications using **Revit and AutoCAD**.
-   Perform electrical calculations, load requirements, equipment selections, and system layouts.
-   Apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and engineering practices throughout the design process.
-   Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify conflicts and maintain coordinated construction documents.
-   Collaborate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and other engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
-   Review drawings and project documentation for accuracy, constructability, and consistency prior to issuance.
-   Assist with construction-phase questions, technical coordination, and design-related issues.
-   Take ownership of assigned electrical design work and contribute to project delivery from design through construction documentation.

## Requirements

-   **5+ years of electrical engineering or building design experience**, preferably within an MEP consulting environment.
-   Proven experience designing electrical systems for **high-rise buildings and/or complex commercial projects**.
-   Advanced proficiency with **Revit and AutoCAD**.
-   Experience with commercial projects such as offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, industrial facilities, municipal buildings, or similar structures.
-   Strong understanding of electrical building systems, applicable codes, and engineering design practices.
-   Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP construction documents.
-   Demonstrated hands-on electrical design and documentation experience.
-   Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
-   **Local South Florida MEP consulting experience is strongly preferred.**
-   Residential-only electrical design experience will not be sufficient for this position.

## Benefits

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan options, paid time off, and other company-sponsored programs.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaX](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/4AF80109C9/apply)

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