Electrical Engineer — Institutional Facilities

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer — Institutional Facilities role is hybrid, with regular travel to client sites primarily in the Boston area; the listing is associated with Boston, MA. Compensation is not specified. Oakwell provides capital, engineering, and project delivery services to hospitals and universities, supporting infrastructure renewal and decarbonization plans. The engineer develops detailed electrical and low-voltage design documents for renovation and new-construction projects. By producing calculations, drawings, specifications, and coordinated construction documents under senior engineers’ direction, the role helps translate project strategy into constructable designs for institutional clients.

What you'll do

• Develop one-line diagrams and electrical distribution layouts
• produce drawings and specifications using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
• perform load calculations and demand analyses
• size feeders, branch circuits, transformers, generators, and electrical equipment
• prepare scopes of work and sequences of operation
• review existing-condition drawings and document facilities and MEP systems during site assessments
• apply the National Electrical Code and other applicable standards
• collaborate with facility staff
• support senior engineers in design development, construction administration, and commissioning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

oakwell

electrical engineer

electrical design

low-voltage systems

hospital facilities

university facilities

hybrid

boston ma area

autocad

autodesk revit

nec

client site travel

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• voluntary accident and critical-illness coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays and PTO
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. EIT is preferred, as is 1–3 years of post-graduation experience. Availability to travel as needed is approximately 30%.

About the employer

Oakwell is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.