Electrical Designer

Summary

ArchKey Solutions is a leader in integrated facility services, delivering reliability, efficiency, and optimized performance for MEP systems. The Electrical Designer will be responsible for pre-engineering, modeling, and reporting power system studies, while providing electrical power, communication, and design services to ensure high-quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project assignments, schedules, and client requirements for upcoming arc flash, coordination, and short-circuit studies
• Performs pre-engineering assessments to verify system configuration, utility information, protective device coordination needs, and available fault current assumptions
• Develops and update electrical system models in SKM Power*Tools, including buses, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, generators, and protective devices
• Validates model accuracy against construction drawings, equipment submittals, and field-collected data prior to analysis
• Executes short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash hazard analyses in accordance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 methodologies
• Interprets study results to identify equipment with elevated incident energy levels and recommend mitigation strategies when required
• Creates and revises electrical one-line diagrams and supporting documentation in AutoCAD to reflect existing conditions and study updates
• Generates arc flash labels, coordination plots, and technical reports from SKM for client deliverables
• Coordinates with project managers, field technicians, and customer representatives to resolve discrepancies and obtain missing system information
• Participates in internal design and study review meetings to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to company standards
• Tracks project progress, maintains organized study files, and supports multiple concurrent customer projects with varying schedules and priorities
• Provide technical support during customer review meetings by explaining study findings, assumptions, and recommended corrective actions
• Performs circuit layouts, electrical power, communication systems and lighting design services, job scheduling, job completion, quality control, problem resolution, coordination, job communication, job tracking and Company client satisfaction activities for assigned projects, to achieve safety, high quality, and efficiency of work

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or 2–5 years of experience in electrical power systems, consulting engineering, or industrial electrical engineering
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems from low voltage through medium voltage
• Experience performing or supporting arc flash, short-circuit, and protective device coordination studies
• Proficiency using SKM Power*Tools (or similar power system analysis software such as ETAP or EasyPower)
• Experience creating and modifying electrical one-line diagrams using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Trained and proficient with design techniques, electrical specifications, documentation, and systems design work. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications. Knowledge of the National Electric Code and other building codes as they relate to design

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university or 2–5 years of experience in electrical power systems, consulting engineering, or industrial electrical engineering
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems from low voltage through medium voltage
• Experience performing or supporting arc flash, short-circuit, and protective device coordination studies
• Proficiency using SKM Power*Tools (or similar power system analysis software such as ETAP or EasyPower)
• Experience creating and modifying electrical one-line diagrams using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, specifications, and equipment submittals
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings to internal teams and customers
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Trained and proficient with design techniques, electrical specifications, documentation, and systems design work. Skills to read, interpret and understand electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications. Knowledge of the National Electric Code and other building codes as they relate to design

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
• A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being
• Designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees