Project Electrical Engineer - Healthcare Buildings

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson is seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to join our Facility Engineering and Design Team, focusing on healthcare facility projects. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering principles to design electrical systems for healthcare facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and functionality. You will have the opportunity to lead design efforts, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high-impact projects that improve healthcare environments.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to take on greater responsibility, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical power, lighting, and life safety systems for healthcare facilities.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, cost estimates, and system analyses to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Prepare and oversee the production of project documents, including plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams, architects, and clients to align design efforts with project objectives.
• Oversee design execution, progress tracking, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support client meetings, project coordination efforts, and design reviews.
• Conduct field visits and site assessments to validate design accuracy and functionality.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 2 years in healthcare facility design preferred.
• Proficiency in electrical design software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and SKM or ETAP.
• Strong knowledge of national electrical codes (NEC, NFPA), healthcare facility regulations, and industry best practices.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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