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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Helix - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Revit, Network Analysis, Computer Literacy, Software Design Documents, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Accubid - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88450322/1 ## About the Role * Strong knowledge of electrical construction and design-build practices. * Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable local requirements. * Analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to solve technical and project-related problems. * Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and quality control. * Clear written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to coordinate effectively with field personnel, clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, changing requirements, and competing deadlines. * Self-motivated, collaborative, service-oriented, and accountable. * Ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a related field preferred. * Experience supporting commercial electrical design, design-build, construction, or engineering projects preferred. * Working knowledge of electrical design fundamentals and code-compliant design practices. * Experience with AutoCAD and Revit required or strongly preferred, depending on level. * Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. * Experience with electrical estimating software such as Accubid, ConEst, McCormick, or comparable platforms preferred. * Experience coordinating with field construction teams, general contractors, consultants, vendors, or utilities preferred. * EIT, PE, or electrical license is a plus but not required. Preferred Project Experience * Commercial, mission-critical, industrial, solar, multifamily, or other complex electrical construction projects. * Projects involving design-build delivery, permit coordination, utility coordination, BIM/VDC collaboration, and construction administration. Work Environment and Physical Requirements * Combination of office, remote, and jobsite work based on project needs. * Regular computer use, document review, meetings, and coordination activities. * Occasional travel to jobsites, offices, client meetings, inspections, and project events. * Ability to comply with jobsite safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment during site visits. ## Description The Design Engineer supports the development and delivery of electrical design-build projects from concept and budgeting through permitting, construction, and closeout. This position prepares practical, code-compliant, and cost-effective electrical designs while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, the VDC/BIM team, and Helix operations. The Design Engineer serves as a technical resource throughout the project lifecycle and supports seamless handoff from design and preconstruction to field execution. Essential Functions * Review and interpret contract drawings, specifications, owner criteria, applicable codes, and jurisdictional requirements. * Develop electrical design packages, including power distribution, lighting, branch circuitry, single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and related design documentation. * Perform or review fundamental electrical calculations, including load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, conduit fill, wire ampacity, and conductor derating. * Prepare, update, and coordinate drawings and models using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable design tools. * Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, utility, and other discipline requirements. * Participate in design meetings, job walks, pre-bid meetings, coordination meetings, and design reviews with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. * Track design milestones, deliverables, comments, approvals, and open issues to support on-time project execution. * Coordinate with utility providers regarding service requirements, transformer locations, switchgear, distribution equipment, and applicable utility standards. * Support estimating and preconstruction by developing design narratives, scope clarifications, budgets, takeoffs, vendor requests, and value-engineering options. * Collaborate with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimating, Purchasing, VDC/BIM, and field teams to confirm constructability, labor needs, material requirements, and schedule impacts. * Support construction administration, including design revisions, RFIs, submittal reviews, bulletins, addenda, change orders, and responses to field questions. * Review vendor and subcontractor information for compliance with project requirements, design intent, code, and schedule. * Assist with permitting, agency comments, plan revisions, inspections, testing, commissioning, as-builts, and closeout documentation. * Identify design risks, scope gaps, schedule concerns, and cost impacts; communicate issues promptly and recommend practical solutions. * Maintain organized project records and ensure design documents are accurate, current, and properly distributed. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Panel: New Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/816-panel-new-work) - [The ABC of DX](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/727-the-abc-of-dx) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)