A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university is required.
3–5 years of related electrical design experience is required; experience within the construction or AEC industry is preferred.
Engineer-in-Training certification is required.
Professional Engineer license is required.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based design tools is required.
Ability to read, interpret, and prepare construction drawings and technical specifications is required.
Experience performing site observations and supporting construction administration is required.
Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices is required.
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities are required.
Self-motivation and commitment to producing high-quality work are required.
Willingness and desire to learn, grow, and advance professionally within the organization are required.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders are required.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards.
Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
Provide technical engineering support and coordination to project managers and project teams.
Assist with project controls activities, including cost analysis, scheduling coordination, and estimating support.
Perform site observations to verify design intent and construction progress.
Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information, and support construction administration activities.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, structural, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines.
Use Revit, AutoCAD, and building information modeling tools to produce and coordinate electrical designs.
Ensure quality, constructability, and compliance throughout the design and construction phases.
Desired Qualifications
Experience within the construction or AEC industry.
About Eastern Contractors Corporation
Eastern Contractors Corporation (ECC) is the industrial general contracting division of Eastern Companies, delivering precision-engineered solutions for complex, high-performance facilities across the U.S. Southeast and beyond. ECC specializes in building clean rooms, dry rooms, and industrial infrastructure, bringing unmatched safety, technical expertise, and craftsmanship to every project. With over 2,000 completed projects, a strong safety record (EMR 0.74), and a robust $700 million bonding capacity, ECC is known for reliability and excellence at scale.
Since its founding in 1998, ECC has earned the trust of industrial clients through its commitment to collaboration and precision—from early pre-construction planning to final delivery.
Position Location: Suwannee, GA
About the role
We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join our growing Design Services team in the Suwanee ECC office. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of electrical designing experience within the construction or AEC industry and will support the design, coordination, and execution of electrical systems across a variety of projects.
In this role, the Electrical Designer is responsible for the design of electrical systems, providing technical engineering support to Project Managers, and assisting with project controls activities, including cost, scheduling, and estimating support. This position works closely with internal teams and field personnel to support successful project delivery from design through construction.
What you'll do
Design and develop electrical systems in accordance with project requirements, codes, and industry standards
Prepare and review electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Provide technical engineering support and coordination to Project Managers and project teams
Assist with project controls activities, including cost analysis, scheduling coordination, and estimating support
Perform site observations to verify design intent and construction progress
Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; support construction administration activities
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM tools to produce and coordinate electrical designs
Ensure quality, constructability, and compliance throughout the design and construction phases
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university
3–5 years of related electrical design experience, preferably within the construction or AEC industry
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based design tools
Strong ability to read, interpret, and prepare construction drawings and technical specifications
Experience performing site observations and supporting construction administration
Familiarity with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices
Skills & Competencies
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-motivated with a commitment to producing high-quality work
Willingness and desire to learn, grow, and advance professionally within the organization
Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience (DOE)
Per diem and travel allowance (if applicable)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Opportunity to support upcoming projects and grow with our expanding project portfolio