**Job Title:** Electrical Designer II **Department:** MEP Design - West Coast **Reports to:** Managing Director/Director **FLSA Status:** Exempt **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Designer II supports the Electrical Engineering team by producing high-quality documents under the direction of a Managing Director or Director. This role applies established engineering principles and design practices to a variety of building types and project scales. The Designer II works collaboratively with internal project teams to deliver coordinated, accurate, and timely electrical design solutions. **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES** This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: **Electrical Design & Engineering** - Perform engineering duties related to the planning and design of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for a variety of building types. - Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and short-circuit calculations. - Prepare lighting layouts and perform photometric calculations. - Lay out fire alarm devices and demonstrate an understanding of low-voltage systems and components. - Coordinate electrical design with vendor-supplied and owner-furnished equipment. - Prepare equipment layouts, general arrangements, and system details. **Project Execution & Documentation** - Assist in completing design elements for projects, systems, or components with clearly defined objectives using conventional engineering practices. - Prepare complete project documentation, including drawings, specifications, due diligence reports, and supporting calculations. - Correct, update, and revise drawings throughout project phases. - Ensure compliance with company technical standards, quality control procedures, and applicable codes. - Review shop drawings, record changes, and coordinate responses with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives. **Coordination & Collaboration** - Assist the Project Manager in coordinating electrical designs with other disciplines. - Participate in internal and external project meetings as required. - Interact professionally with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, contractors, and consultants. - Work cooperatively with employees at all levels to support project and firm-wide goals. **Project Management Support** - Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of assigned engineering work. - Manage multiple moderate-size projects or portions of large projects while meeting schedule and budget expectations. - Assist with engineering studies, design analyses, cost estimates, budgets, and project schedules. - Perform on-site inspections and field observations as required. **REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES** - Strong building systems design and technical presentation skills. - Proficiency or working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. - Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as SKM, AGI, Visual, or equivalent. - General understanding of the project development process, including construction documentation and coordination for retail and commercial buildings. - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious, with strong time-management skills. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. - Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant electrical engineering or electrical design experience in a consulting or A/E firm environment.