Electrical Engineer, Building Systems

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer role is onsite in Columbus, OH, and compensation is not specified. The client is a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm serving public- and private-sector projects, including essential facilities and community infrastructure. The engineer develops electrical designs and construction documents for building and facility projects, coordinating with other disciplines to meet project requirements, codes, and design intent. The role supports projects from concept through construction and builds technical ownership within a collaborative MEP environment.

What you'll do

• Develop electrical layouts, drawings, reports, specifications, and project documents
• perform calculations and design evaluations
• design power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, bonding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and field staff
• apply codes and standards
• support construction-phase coordination and technical responses
• provide guidance to junior staff when appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

columbus oh

j.riley recruitment

building systems

electrical design

power distribution

lighting controls

fire alarm

low voltage

autocad

revit

construction documents

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 7+ years of building or facility electrical design experience. Professional Engineer license and listed credentials are preferred.

About the employer

J.Riley Recruitment is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.