Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Project Designer - Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

Building Services EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIrvine, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
At least 3 years of experience in an electrical engineering role is required.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit is required.
Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams.
The ability to provide timely, dependable, and professional service while supporting project execution in a fast-paced environment is required.
Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC), engineering principles, and basic project budgeting and financial concepts is required.

Responsibilities

Assist engineers with planning and designing electrical building systems, integrating design solutions into coordinated construction documents and building information modeling (BIM) models for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission-critical projects.
Assist in developing electrical construction documents, including power plans, lighting plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical details, specifications, equipment selections, and engineering calculations such as load analyses, voltage drop studies, short-circuit calculations, and lighting photometric evaluations using industry-standard software.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues, maintain interdisciplinary coordination, and ensure code-compliant, accurate, and constructible designs throughout all project phases.
Support project execution through technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing building assessments, commissioning activities, and construction administration, including reviewing requests for information (RFIs), submittals, shop drawings, and change orders, and conducting periodic site observations under engineer guidance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with electrical system design and analysis software is preferred.
Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, emergency and standby power, and low-voltage systems is preferred.

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

As a Project Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will assist the senior electrical Engineer in the planning, design, and coordination of an electrical system. You will help develop power distribution, lighting, low-voltage, and life safety system designs, prepare construction documents, coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, and support projects through construction. Applying engineering principles, industry standards, and applicable codes, you will deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with architects, owners, contractors, and internal teams to solve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution.

Your Role

Assist Engineers with planning and designing electrical building systems, integrating design solutions into coordinated construction documents and BIM models for commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission critical projects.

Assist in the development of electrical construction documents, including power plans, lighting plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, electrical details, specifications, equipment selections, and engineering calculations such as load analyses, voltage drop studies, short-circuit calculations, and lighting photometric evaluations using industry-standard software.

Coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, utility providers, and equipment manufacturers to resolve design issues, maintain interdisciplinary coordination, and ensure code-compliant, accurate, and constructible designs throughout all project phases.

Support project execution through technical problem-solving, field investigations, existing building assessments, commissioning activities, and construction administration, including reviewing RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, and conducting periodic site observations under engineer guidance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

3+ years of experience in an electrical engineering role

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit; experience with electrical system design and analysis software preferred

Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, emergency/standby power, and low-voltage systems preferred

Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with project teams

Ability to provide timely, dependable, and professional service while supporting project execution in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of NEC, energy codes (ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC), engineering principles, and basic project budgeting and financial concepts

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

About the Company

Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Ware Malcomb provides architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement for commercial, corporate, industrial, healthcare, science/technology, retail, and residential sectors. Its projects combine multidisciplinary services with data-informed decisions and market insights to tailor solutions to each client and build long-term relationships. The firm differentiates itself with an integrated, end-to-end offering under one roof, strong client service, and attention to how trends like nearshoring and post-pandemic workspace changes affect design. Its goal is to deliver practical, high-quality design and consulting solutions that help clients adapt to changing business realities while growing through ongoing collaborations.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $8.1M
Headquarters: Irvine, CA
Founded: 1972

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