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Electrical Design Engineer

Lead electrical design efforts for institutional, commercial, and industrial facility projects
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Senior
$50 USD / hour
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A provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions for various industries.

Electrical Design Engineer

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical team and MEP group at our growing RTP office as a Subject Matter Expert Electrical Engineer. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we're glad you found us! We look forward to learning about your passion and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects.
  • Lead electrical engineering efforts and provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team.
  • Direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems and control systems.
  • Prepare design computations and assessments.
  • Complete electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
  • Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, and write technical reports and correspondence.
  • Stay current with local, state, and federal design standards and regulations.
  • Develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Essential Skills

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • NC PE or ability to acquire NC PE quickly through reciprocity
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • High technical ability and interest in staying current in the field
  • Strong communication skills and ability to take initiative

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in electrical power engineering and drawing sets in CAD or Revit
  • Familiarity with MEP work for buildings
  • Comfortable with NEC, NESC, IEEE standards and a willingness to learn more
  • Enjoyment in thinking creatively and presenting ideas to teams and clients
  • Interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering
  • Experience with financial metrics and data analytics in engineering solutions

Work Environment

The individual will initially work out of the Durham office for 3-6 months and then have more flexibility. The work environment is collaborative and encourages innovation and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Durham,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

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Electrical Design Engineer
Durham, North Carolina, United States
$50 USD / hour
Engineering
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