Electrical Engineer or Designer

Matern Professional Engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Designer for our Maitland-Orlando, FL office. This position will support electrical building systems design for commercial, educational, aviation, government, healthcare, hospitality, and institutional projects. Typical design responsibilities include lighting, lighting controls, power distribution, emergency and standby power systems, generators, UPS systems, fire alarm systems, site lighting, surge protection, lightning protection, grounding, and low-voltage infrastructure coordination. We are looking for a candidate who combines technical electrical design ability with strong critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and the ability to develop coordinated, constructible solutions. The ideal candidate should be able to evaluate existing conditions, understand how building systems interact, identify potential conflicts, and think through design challenges before they become construction issues. The role requires experience preparing electrical construction documents in Revit and/or AutoCAD, along with a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, Florida Building Code, Florida Energy Code, NFPA standards, and applicable Florida electrical requirements. The candidate should be able to coordinate effectively with architects, owners, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, technology, and construction administrative team members. Responsibilities Prepare electrical drawings Prepare lighting layouts and calculations Prepare panel schedules and load calculations Perform voltage drop calculations Create one-line diagrams Develop specifications and design narratives Qualifications For Engineer candidates: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; two or more years of electrical building systems design experience; E.I./EIT registration preferred but not required; interest in pursuing licensure. For Designer candidates: Five or more years of electrical building systems design experience; a BS degree not required. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple assignments. Willingness to work collaboratively with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to pass project-specific background checks, including school site, Jessica Lunsford Act, and government/FBI screenings where applicable. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr