Electrical Designer (Electrical Systems)

Location: Vista, CA, United States; hybrid, with the first three months in the office. Travel up to 10% for site visits, field investigations, and project meetings.

Hourly compensation: $28–35 USD per hour, plus performance-based bonuses, equity participation, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm providing integrated engineering and consulting services across building, infrastructure, science, technology, clean energy, robotics, and other projects.

What you will do

• Assist senior engineers and designers with electrical system design for commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, military, government, and other facilities.
• Prepare electrical plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Perform load, voltage drop, and conductor sizing calculations under senior-level direction.
• Support design of power distribution, emergency power, generators, transfer switches, switchgear, transformers, grounding, bonding, lighting, and lighting controls.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other disciplines; participate in site surveys and field investigations.
• Support construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, contractor coordination, documentation, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and training.
• Basic understanding of building electrical systems and design principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and willingness to learn and grow in consulting engineering.

Nice to have

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or relevant experience in electrical design, drafting, building systems, engineering, architecture, construction, or consulting.
• Exposure to Revit, electrical construction documents, NEC requirements, and building codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit and projects in academic, commercial, healthcare, multifamily, or government settings.
• Progress toward EIT certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned organization focused on inspiring, achieving, connecting, and sustainable long-term impact.
• Full-time employment with a people-first approach and professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and professional development support.
• Performance-based bonuses and equity participation; U.S.-based benefits package.

Hiring process

• Applications from unsolicited external recruiters or agencies are not eligible for placement fees; only approved partners engaged by Talent Acquisition are accepted.