Electrical Project Engineer - MEP/Building Systems

JLRD, Inc. is a Florida-based MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and fire protection consulting engineering firm founded in 1991. Headquartered in West Palm Beach with offices in Merritt Island, Jacksonville, and Tampa, JLRD delivers all four engineering disciplines in-house across healthcare, education, government, federal, aviation, utilities and infrastructure, commercial and mixed-use, hospitality, residential, and mission-critical facilities.

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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Electrical Project Engineer is a hands-on engineering leader within JLRD's Electrical discipline. This role owns the electrical design effort on assigned projects from schematic design through construction administration, coordinates across disciplines, communicates directly with clients and project stakeholders, and applies independent engineering judgment to deliver technically sound, high-quality projects.
This is a hands-on engineering and project ownership role, not a production-only design role. We are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer who understands complex building electrical systems, can independently make engineering and system-selection decisions, and has the project judgment to manage scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary coordination. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer or has passed the PE exam with licensure pending and is ready to take meaningful ownership of projects while continuing to grow toward greater senior engineering leadership.
This position reports to the Electrical Department Lead.
Position is based in West Palm Beach, or Merritt Island, Florida. On-site.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Electrical Design & EngineeringManage electrical design efforts on multiple concurrent projects from schematic design through construction administrationDesign power distribution, lighting and controls, fire alarm, low-voltage, emergency and standby power, grounding, and lightning protection systemsPerform load calculations, short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies using SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or comparable softwarePrepare and review construction documents, specifications, and engineering calculationsVerify compliance with applicable NEC, NFPA, Florida Building Code, and project-specific regulatory requirementsLead system-selection decisions and support project planning through construction completion
Project Coordination & ManagementCoordinate electrical design with Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Architectural, and Structural disciplinesCommunicate directly with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholdersManage project-level scope, schedule, and budget while monitoring fee performance and proactively identifying scope changesParticipate in BIM coordination meetings and support permitting and agency review processesExercise independent engineering judgment to identify and resolve technical and coordination issues
Construction AdministrationProvide construction administration support, including shop drawing and submittal review, RFI responses, site observations, and punch listsEvaluate construction change orders and provide ROM cost estimatingSupport commissioning and project closeout activitiesConduct site visits and field observations
Team Development & QualityMentor and direct EITs and designers assigned to project teamsContribute to internal QA/QC processes and peer reviewsSupport recruiting and interviewing activities as neededHelp maintain JLRD's technical standards and expectations for quality project delivery
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited programProfessional Engineer license, or PE exam passed with licensure pending5+ years of electrical design experience within an MEP consulting environmentExperience with education, healthcare, government, commercial, institutional, or similarly complex project typesProficiency with Revit MEPWorking knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 72, and applicable Florida codesExperience with SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or equivalent power-analysis softwareStrong project management, communication, client-facing, and multidisciplinary coordination skillsAbility to exercise sound independent engineering judgment and take ownership of assigned projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFlorida Professional Engineer licenseHealthcare project experience involving FGI and AHCA requirementsEducation-sector experience involving SREF requirementsFederal facilities experience, including UFC and USACE design standardsLEED Green Associate or LEED AP credentialExperience managing engineering projects with meaningful responsibility for project fees, scope, and budgetFamiliarity with project accounting platforms such as Unanet, Deltek, or equivalentNavisworks experience for clash detection and coordination
SCHEDULEMonday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PMFriday, 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM (half-day Fridays year-round)
BENEFITSHealth insurance with 100% of employee premium covered by JLRD, eligible after 30 daysShort-term and long-term disability and life insuranceSafe Harbor Non-Elective 401(k) with 3% JLRD contribution, eligible after one year2 weeks vacation, 6 paid sick days, and 7 paid holidaysHalf-day Fridays year-roundAnnual discretionary bonusProfessional development support
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, licensure, technical capability, and demonstrated performance. xzbcwsv
JLRD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.