Electrical Design Engineer At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the creation of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under close supervision. Assists with basic electrical drafting and modeling tasks while learning industry standards, codes, and design practices. Collaborates with engineers, modelers, and detailers to produce coordinated design documentation and support project delivery. Gains exposure to construction administration activities and real-world project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Assists in the production of electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations with clearly defined tasks under supervision.
Supports development of basic electrical layouts and documentation using fundamental electrical concepts and guidance from team members.
Assists with simple electrical calculations, drafting, and model updates as directed.
Supports construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews and RFI support, as assigned.
Uses basic CAD and modeling tools to create 2D drawings and assist with 3D electrical models.
Collaborates with engineers, modelers, and detailers to support coordinated project delivery.
Participates in learning opportunities to develop understanding of electrical design standards, codes, and workflows.
Education Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or a related field required.
Certifications and Licenses:
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification intent preferred. Anticipated starting pay range:$29.00- $46.00 Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
