Electrical Designer - Baltimore, MD
Electrical Designer - MEP Engineering (Baltimore, MD)
Location: Baltimore, MD | Type: Full-Time | Industry: MEP Engineering/Architecture
Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience
About the Role:
My client is seeking a skilled and self-driven Electrical Designer to join their growing team in Baltimore. This individual will play a key role in developing coordinated design plans and construction documents for electrical systems in complex building projects, working under the guidance of a licensed Electrical Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm, electronic security, and low-voltage controls.
Perform detailed electrical calculations such as load analysis, voltage drop, and wire/conduit sizing.
Create panel board schedules, lighting layouts, and control strategies using industry-standard software.
Attend and contribute to design and coordination meetings.
Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and riser diagrams.
Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and support field surveys.
Mentor junior designers and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Maintain project deadlines and quality standards across multiple assignments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
5-10 years of relevant MEP design experience.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Visual Lighting, and ETAP/SKM.
FE/EIT certification (or intent to obtain within 2 years).
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality electrical designs for diverse and impactful projects. They bring both technical acumen and a proactive attitude to a dynamic team environment.
Why Join?
Work for a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary firm known for innovation in mission-critical and high-performance building design.
Contribute to award-winning projects across healthcare, education, government, and commercial sectors.
Be part of a firm regularly featured in Engineering News-Record (ENR) and recognized for design excellence by the AIA.
Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages mentorship, leadership growth, and cross-discipline learning.
Join a team with a strong local footprint and national presence, offering stability and career advancement.
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