Electrical Engineer

Helix Electric is hiring an Electrical Engineer to develop, review, and coordinate electrical design packages for its projects. The role also supports preconstruction, permitting, construction, commissioning, and project closeout through technical coordination and field support.

What you'll do:

• Review and interpret contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements
• Develop, review, and coordinate electrical design packages, including power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, grounding, equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, and related documentation
• Perform or review electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash coordination, conduit fill, wire ampacity, conductor derating, and equipment sizing
• Apply the National Electrical Code and applicable local, state, and project-specific requirements to design decisions
• Prepare, update, and review electrical drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and models using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable design tools
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, fire protection, controls, utility, and other discipline requirements
• Participate in design meetings, coordination meetings, job walks, pre-bid meetings, constructability reviews, and client or consultant meetings
• Develop design narratives, scope clarifications, technical responses, value-engineering options, and supporting documentation for project teams
• Support estimating and preconstruction by reviewing plans, developing quantities, evaluating design alternatives, and assisting with budgets and proposals
• Coordinate with utility providers regarding service requirements, transformer locations, switchgear, metering, distribution equipment, and utility standards
• Support permitting and agency review by preparing responses, revising documents, and tracking open comments through approval
• Provide technical support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams during construction

What they're looking for:

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical construction practices
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable permitting requirements
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to review technical information carefully and make sound, timely decisions
• Attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and commitment to quality
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing requirements, and competing deadlines
• Sense of urgency, flexibility, adaptability, and service-oriented teamwork
• Proficiency with engineering, design, document-control, and project-management technology
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and professional accountability
• Working knowledge of electrical calculations, distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding, controls, and equipment coordination