Residential Electrical Designer

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

PEG, LLC is a leading energy efficiency and engineering consulting firm that specializes in construction compliance services. They are seeking a Residential Electrical Designer to design electrical systems for various residential and light commercial projects, contributing to sustainable building solutions.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
  • Respond to RFI’s for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
  • Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
  • Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc
  • Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
  • Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
  • Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
  • Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
  • Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client’s exposure to problems
  • Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
  • If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
  • Oversee deliverables to and from clients
  • Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
  • Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

Skills

  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required
  • Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP and REVIT is required
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
  • Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc
  • Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
  • Takes ownership of assignments
  • Works well both independently and as part of the project team
  • Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
  • E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
  • P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
  • Experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus
  • Experience with COMCheck is a plus

Benefits

  • 20 Annual Paid Days Off (12 Days of PTO, Birthday PTO, & 7 Company Paid Holidays)
  • Company Sponsored Medical Insurance that includes a contribution of up to 50% off the monthly premium
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% company match vested immediately
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Accident & Pet Insurance
  • Corporate Sponsored Events
  • Paid Professional Development & Salary Incentives through Learning/Certification Opportunities

Company Overview

  • Our Culture: PEG promotes a company culture that understands the importance of a “team first” mentality. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.pegenv.com/careers.

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