Electrical Design Engineer

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Design impactful electrical systems for commercial buildings and public-sector projects that make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Work on a variety of challenging projects that keep your skills growing and your work interesting.
• Enjoy direct collaboration with experienced engineering professionals and leadership who are invested in quality and innovation.
• Take ownership of meaningful electrical design responsibilities with opportunities to expand into project management.
• Receive a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) benefits.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Location: Columbus, OH. This is an on-site opportunity offering close collaboration with our engineering and architectural teams. We welcome qualified candidates interested in relocating to the Columbus area.

Note: Candidates must have 4+ years of electrical engineering or design experience, knowledge of commercial building electrical systems and lighting design, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit. An Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not required.

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm dedicated to providing innovative, practical design solutions for public and private-sector clients. Our team brings together talented professionals who value collaboration, technical excellence, and exceptional client service. As a Confidential Employer, we offer a supportive environment where talented engineers and designers can contribute to meaningful projects and continue growing professionally.

Job Description

• Design electrical distribution, power, and lighting systems for commercial building projects.
• Prepare electrical drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and construction documentation.
• Develop and coordinate electrical designs using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Apply applicable Ohio building and electrical codes to ensure safe, compliant designs.
• Support electrical engineering project coordination, design reviews, and technical problem-solving.
• Help deliver projects from initial design through construction documentation while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical engineering or electrical design experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and lighting design for commercial buildings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience preparing electrical drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Familiarity with Ohio electrical codes and building design requirements.
• Consulting engineering or MEP design experience is highly desirable.
• Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented engineers and architects who support one another and share ideas.
• Professional Growth: Expand your technical expertise, develop project leadership skills, and pursue new career opportunities.
• Meaningful Projects: Contribute to electrical building systems that help businesses, institutions, and communities succeed.
• Work-Life Benefits: Enjoy health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k).
• Your Contributions Matter: Be part of a team where your technical judgment, initiative, and dedication make a visible difference.

JPC-2462

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 4+ yrs of electrical engineering or design exp. Preferred: PE license

Submission Email / Name: Brandon -

Chappell@starconsultants.org

Quick Recruiter Reference

Multidisciplinary architecture/engineering consulting firm hiring an Electrical Design Engineer for commercial building power and lighting design. Requires 4+ yrs electrical engineering/design exp, AutoCAD/Revit, and commercial building systems knowledge. On-site Columbus, OH; $80K to $120K; Ohio PE preferred (soft screen); relocation candidates welcome.

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• Client job title: Electrical Design Engineer

• Location: Columbus, Ohio

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