Guerdon is the leading manufacturer of large-scale, multi-story modular buildings for the multifamily, hospitality, workforce housing, student housing, and assisted living markets. Proudly made in the USA at our facility in Boise, Idaho, we serve clients across the Western United States and Canada. With 25 years of experience and 250 completed projects, our projects are custom-built to meet local codes, client specifications, and architectural design requirements.
The Electrical Design Engineer is a key member of Guerdon’s Engineering Department and is responsible for the engineering and design of electrical systems supporting modular construction projects. This role is vital in driving project success across diverse sectors, including multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, and mid-rise projects. The Electrical Design Engineer will leverage engineering expertise to develop effective and constructible electrical solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, the National Electrical Code (NEC), project requirements, and industry standards. The position works closely with architects, engineers, project managers, consultants, production teams, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders to deliver coordinated construction documents from concept through construction.
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical design for a variety of modular construction projects across multifamily, affordable housing, hospitality, workforce housing, and light commercial sectors.
- Develop electrical designs and contract drawings from schematic design through construction documents.
- Apply engineering principles to the design of electrical distribution, power, lighting, and related electrical systems.
- Develop electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, and other construction documentation using Revit and related design software.
- Perform engineering calculations and equipment selection appropriate to project requirements.
- Independently evaluate design alternatives and apply sound engineering judgment, techniques, and procedures to resolve complex design challenges.
- Design electrical systems with consideration for modular manufacturing, transportation, installation, field conditions, constructability, and project-specific requirements.
- Review construction documents, architectural plans, specifications, and other project information to identify design requirements, conflicts, and opportunities for improvement.
- Apply knowledge of the NEC and applicable building codes, standards, and regulations to electrical design.
- Develop practical, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable design solutions where appropriate.
- Maintain a high level of technical quality and accuracy in electrical designs and construction documents.
- Proactively stay current with changes to building codes, NEC requirements, electrical technologies, energy-efficiency practices, and industry standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve electrical design processes, documentation, coordination, and modular construction practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering Department.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Electrical Designers and other team members as appropriate.
- Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Participate in department and company meetings while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience within the building construction industry.
- Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for commercial, multifamily, hospitality, or similar building projects.
- Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding and working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes and standards.
- Experience developing electrical construction documents from schematic design through construction documents.
- Experience modeling electrical systems and developing coordinated construction documents in Revit.
- Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, lighting, and building electrical systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
- Experience coordinating electrical designs with other building disciplines.
- Experience with modular construction, wood framing, or other prefabricated building systems preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently evaluate design options and exercise sound engineering judgment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong understanding of constructability and the ability to develop practical design solutions.
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, schedules, technologies, and processes.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships across departments and with external project stakeholders.
- Ability to work onsite during standard business hours.
- Must have reliable transportation and stellar attendance, with the ability to work overtime when required to meet project deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and reach, stoop kneel.
- Light to moderately lifting is required.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business offices with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in shared space.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Bi-Weekly Direct Deposit
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental and Vision Plan
- 401(k) plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Recognition and Teamwork culture
- Safety First Environment
- Opportunity for Growth
Note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Guerdon LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.