Electrical Design Engineer

Guerdon is the leading manufacturer of large-scale, multi-story modular buildings for the multifamily, hospitality, workforce housing, student housing, and assisted living markets. Proudly made in the USA at our facility in Boise, Idaho, we serve clients across the Western United States and Canada. With 25 years of experience and 250 completed projects, our projects are custom-built to meet local codes, client specifications, and architectural design requirements.

The Electrical Design Engineer is a key member of Guerdon’s Engineering Department and is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical systems supporting modular construction projects. This role is vital in driving project success across diverse sectors, including multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, and mid-rise projects. The Electrical Design Engineer will leverage engineering expertise to develop effective and constructible electrical solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, the National Electrical Code (NEC), project requirements, and industry standards.

The position works closely with architects, engineers, project managers, consultants, production teams, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated construction documents from concept through construction.

• Perform electrical design for a variety of modular construction projects across multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, workforce housing, and light commercial sectors.
• Develop electrical designs and contract drawings from schematic design through construction documents.
• Apply engineering principles to the design of electrical distribution, power, lighting, and related electrical systems.
• Develop electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, and other construction documentation using Revit and related design software.
• Perform engineering calculations and equipment selection appropriate to project requirements.
• Independently evaluate design alternatives and apply sound engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to resolve complex design challenges.
• Design electrical systems with consideration for modular manufacturing, transportation, installation, field conditions, constructability, and project-specific requirements.
• Review construction documents, architectural plans, specifications, and other project information to identify design requirements, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply knowledge of the NEC and applicable building codes, standards, and regulations to electrical design.
• Develop practical, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable design solutions where appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of technical quality and accuracy in electrical designs and construction documents.
• Proactively stay current with changes to building codes, NEC requirements, electrical technologies, energy-efficiency practices, and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve electrical design processes, documentation, coordination, and modular construction practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering Department.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Electrical Designers and other team members as appropriate.
• Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Participate in department and company meetings while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience within the building construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for commercial, multifamily,…