Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer for Building System Design

Do you want your engineering career to make a real difference — not just in buildings, but in lives? At Design Learned, Inc. (DLI), we blend engineering expertise with a passion for animal welfare. Since 1993, we have been the nation's premier leader in animal care facility design, offering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and noise control solutions across the U.S. and Canada.

From veterinary hospitals to animal shelters, our work transforms the lives of animals and the people who care for them — one building at a time.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to help us continue to raise the standard in animal care facility design. This is a full-time in-person position and is available in either Norwich, Connecticut, Pensacola, Florida or Denver, Colorado. This position does not allow for remote work.

• Knowledge, application and specification of electrical power, lighting, alarm, telecommunications and control systems
• Interaction with vendors and manufacturers to select electrical products, service gear and transformers
• Calculation of electrical loads, short circuit faults, lighting requirements, fire alarm calculations and other engineering
• Control diagrams and lighting photometric studies
• Perform detailed equipment sizing, code reviews, and technical specifications
• Create accurate technical drawings and plans using REVIT and AutoCAD
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure project compliance
• Participate in occasional on-site inspections and project visits

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality work
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, and standard office software
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and a desire to collaborate and grow within a team

• FE certification or PE registration
• 5 years engineering and design experience in electrical, lighting, alarm and related building systems
• 3 years REVIT experience
• Experience with CSI format specifications
• Experience with NEC standards, IBC, NFPA Codes

• Current resume including three references
• College transcripts

• $75,000-$85,000 (Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with skill level and experience)
• Retirement plan
• Paid personal days and holidays

• Purposeful work:
  Make a meaningful difference in animal welfare through cutting-edge design
• Growth opportunities:
  Expand your expertise in a specialized and rewarding sector
• Location options in historic Norwich, CT, Denver, CO or beautiful Pensacola, FL on the Gulf Coast
• Supportive environment:
  We foster a collaborative, innovative workplace focused on professional development and team success

DLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. DLI is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. We reserve the right to test all applicants.