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Senior Electrical Designer

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In-Office or Remote
3 Locations
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
3 Locations
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
Leads electrical design for facility and infrastructure projects, developing conceptual and detailed designs for power, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, reviews construction progress and shop drawings, supports construction administration, attends client meetings, gathers field data, and contributes to training and development. Requires strong Autodesk Revit proficiency and extensive building electrical design experience.
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NELSON is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our Electrical Engineering team. This role will lead electrical design efforts for facility and infrastructure projects, developing conceptual and detailed designs for power, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience, strong Revit skills, and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support construction administration.

  

Attributes to support the NELSON culture:

  • Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
  • Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.  We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care. 
  • Grow with Purpose.  We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement. 
  • Think Bold. Execute Smart.  We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline. 
  • Make Space for Everyone.  We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

  • Provide design support on facility and infrastructure design projects under supervision of electrical engineer
  • Effectively lead electrical design efforts on moderate to large projects
  • Study design criteria, codes, and standards and incorporate required design practices into production of design deliverables
  • Develop conceptual and detailed designs for facilities and infrastructure projects based on scope of project, design criteria and applicable codes and standards
  • Assist with gathering field data to support development of design deliverables
  • Review and observe construction progress on projects to verify compliance with design deliverables (e.g. RFI responses, progress observation reports, etc.)
  • Duties to include drawings, reports, shop drawing review, construction administration, and training/development
  • Coordinate with other disciplines
  • Attend client meetings to discuss facility infrastructure needs

Education / Experience:

    • Extensive experience providing facility electrical system design services required
    • AS graduate in Engineering Technology or other technical / drafting degree required
    • 10+ years’ experience in building design of power, lighting, fire alarm and secondary electrical systems
    • Experience with use/navigation of 3D BIM/Drafting/Modeling tools for creation of design deliverables is required. Proficiency with Autodesk REVIT 3D modeling required

    Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
    Duties will typically be performed in an office environment, at construction sites for new facilities, or at existing facilities undergoing renovation. Periodic travel will be required for site visits and client meetings.


    National average salary range: $90,000 – $130,000 (10+ years experience). Additional compensation includes bonuses and benefits (compensation factors are based upon years of relevant experience, qualifications/licensure, education, and location.) Bonuses can include but are not limited to: Long Term Incentive Plan, Short Term Incentive Plan, Profit Sharing


    Benefits of NELSON:  (additional benefit details can be found at: nelsonworldwide.com/careers)

    • 401(K) plan with company match
    • Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
    • Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
    • Pet Insurance
    • Opportunities for career advancement
    • Paid time off and holiday pay
    • Paid parental leave
    • Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
    • Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

    NELSON and its related affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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    Nelson Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office

    100 Summer Street 16th Floor, Boston, United States, 02110

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