Electrical Engineer - Commercial High-Rise MEP at AlphaHire · Fort…

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop building electrical systems for high-rise and large-scale commercial projects. The successful candidate will bring strong Revit and AutoCAD capabilities, hands-on experience producing construction-ready design packages, and the ability to coordinate technical work across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for high-rise offices, condominiums, hotels, airports, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other complex commercial properties.

• Produce electrical plans, layouts, details, specifications, and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.

• Complete electrical load calculations, establish system requirements, select appropriate equipment, and prepare power distribution and lighting layouts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 5+ years of electrical engineering or building systems design experience; experience in an MEP consulting firm is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for high-rise buildings or complex commercial developments.

• Advanced proficiency in both Revit and AutoCAD is required.

• 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, organization, and problem-solving skills.

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

Preferred: Previous experience working for an MEP consulting firm in South Florida.

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

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off.
• Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs.