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Electrical Engineer - Commercial High-Rise MEP

AlphaX
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Posted Oct 23, 2026
Full-time

About this role

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical systems for high-rise buildings and large-scale commercial projects. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of building electrical design experience, advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and the ability to produce coordinated, construction-ready design packages.

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 using Revit and AutoCAD.

  • Perform electrical load calculations, establish system requirements, select equipment, and develop power distribution and lighting layouts.

  • Apply applicable electrical codes, building regulations, and engineering standards throughout the design process.

  • Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify design conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues.

  • Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other design professionals to ensure integrated project documentation.

  • Review drawings and technical packages for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.

  • Respond to construction-phase questions, assist with technical coordination, and incorporate necessary design revisions.

  • Manage assigned design deliverables from initial development through final construction documentation.

  • Work with project managers and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, meet deadlines, and maintain design quality.

  • Requirements

  • 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience.

  • Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD is required.

  • Demonstrated 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 engineering design standards.

  • Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural, structural, electrical, and other MEP construction drawings.

  • Experience preparing detailed electrical designs and construction documentation.

  • Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple design assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working for an MEP consulting firm, particularly in South Florida.

  • Important: Relevant commercial building or high-rise electrical design experience is essential. Candidates with residential-only electrical design experience will not qualify.

  • Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

  • Health insurance options.

  • Retirement plan options.

  • Paid time off.

  • Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.

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