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Project Electrical Engineer - Building Design

Olsson

Salary undisclosed

Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NEFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing comprehensive services for large commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations.  Our expertise includes engineering analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring top-tier quality and world class installations. We also provide building inspection and forensic investigation services. As a member of this team, you will contribute to diverse, high-impact projects, delivering engineering solutions that make a tangible difference in communities and industries.

As a Project Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the electrical design and coordinating electrical systems using both AutoCAD and Revit including the creation of construction documents and specifications.  Responsibilities include executing quality assurance/quality control plans, mentoring and training, coordinating with other disciplines, performing supporting calculations, meeting with clients to discuss conceptual and final designs, and travel to job sites for observation. Our electrical design services can include power distribution, lighting, arc flash studies, and electrical modeling.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. 
  • Strong attention to detail. 
  • Desire to provide innovative solutions. 
  • 5-15+ years of experience in electrical engineering.  
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit. 
  • Understanding of International Building Codes. 
  • Experience with RSMeans preferred. 

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

 

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • wellness program

About this role

Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead design work on large-scale commercial, healthcare, laboratory, educational, and industrial projects. In this role, you'll own the electrical design process from concept through construction documents, using AutoCAD and Revit to create specifications and coordinate systems across disciplines. Your responsibilities will span quality assurance oversight, client meetings, site observations, and mentoring team members, with projects potentially involving power distribution, lighting design, arc flash studies, and electrical modeling.

The position calls for 5 to 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in the field, and strong proficiency in both AutoCAD and Revit. You'll need solid knowledge of International Building Codes and familiarity with RSMeans; experience with building inspection and forensic investigation is a plus. Success here depends on sharp attention to detail, collaborative instincts, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients and cross-functional teams.

Olsson offers a competitive 401(k) match, traditional benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage, paid time off, and a performance-based bonus system. The company emphasizes career development with tailored growth paths and the possibility of flexible work arrangements. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Des Moines, Iowa.

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