Freelance Electrical Engineering Consultant Jobs in Decatur, GA

About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
Who You'll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
When you join Design Group as an Electrical Engineer, PE, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You'll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
Role Summary
We are seeking a talented Electrical Engineer, PE, who thrives in designing full electrical systems-including power, lighting, and fire alarm for large, complex manufacturing facilities.

• Support the design and delivery of full electrical systems including power distribution, grounding, lighting, and fire alarm
• Contribute to both greenfield design-build projects and retrofits or system upgrades for existing facilities
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop fully integrated facility designs
• Participate in client meetings to align technical solutions with business needs and project goals
• Translate client requirements into practical design solutions, often identifying challenges before they arise
• Prepare construction-ready electrical drawings, specifications, and documents for bidding, permitting, and execution
• Engage in proposal development and support client presentations for new project opportunities
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment with internal and external stakeholders
• Travel as needed for site surveys, construction support, startup coordination, and client engagement

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience, including lighting, power distribution, emergency backup systems, and fire alarm design for both new construction and renovation projects
• Proficiency with tools such as COMcheck, SKM Power Tools, AGi32, and Visual for modeling and code compliance
• Experience producing detailed construction documents including electrical plans, wiring diagrams, and cable routing specifications
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems to facilitate cross-discipline coordination
• Familiarity with construction administration tasks such as drawing reviews, RFI responses, site walks, and field reporting
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application in complex facilities
• Comfortable working in collaborative environments with architects, engineers, and client teams
• Skilled in industry-standard software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools
• Clear and professional communication skills for working with project teams, clients, and contractors
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an Electrical Engineer, PE, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming an Electrical Engineer, PE, but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
Design Group