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Colby Company LLC

Electrical Designer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$75K - $105K/yr

Electrical Designer ID: 1014 Location: Portland, ME Department: CADD Design More about this job > Description Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in electrical ...

Colby Company LLC

Electrical Engineer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$95K - $145K/yr

Electrical Engineer ID: 1010 Location: Portland, ME Department: A/E Services More about this job > Description Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm founded in 2008 that specializes in ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

ME · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred. * 5+ years of ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Yarmouth, ME · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred. * 5+ years of ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Portland, ME · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred. * 5+ years of ...

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Protection and Control Engineer

Auburn, ME · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred. * 5+ years of ...

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Protection and Control Engineer

Westbrook, ME · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering required. Masters Degree Preferred. * 5+ years of ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote electrical designer in Maine is $37.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.48 and $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Electrical Designer is responsible for creating electrical system layouts, schematics, and drawings for various projects while working remotely. They use software like AutoCAD or Revit to develop designs for buildings, power systems, or industrial applications. This role requires collaboration with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Remote Electrical Designers must have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting project deadlines.

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Electrical Designer

Colby Company LLC

Portland, ME • On-site, Remote

$75K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Open positions >> Electrical Designer
Electrical Designer
Summary
Title: Electrical Designer ID: 1014 Location: Portland, ME Department: CADD Design
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Description
Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the "Best Places to Work in Maine" list consecutively for the last seven years, and as an "Emerging Professional Friendly Firm" by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.
We currently have an opening for an Electrical Designer with 5+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for a designer who can prepare plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of electrical engineering designs including voltage design, power distribution, control, communication, lighting, and fire suppression systems. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design and quality control. In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.
This position is a part of the Electrical Engineering Department. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our in-house staff.  You will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary design teams as many of our projects encompass more than one discipline. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.
Desired traits:
  • Associates Degree with a technical, electrical or design concentration
  • 5+ years of work experience in electrical design, or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple design disciplines

Compensation:

  • Base Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000 annually 
  • The final salary will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, licensure, and overall fit for the position.
  • This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Colby Co.'s comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

  • No cost health insurance at the employee only level, paired with an HSA the company contributes to, affordable family coverage as well
  • No cost dental and vision insurance at the employee only level
  • No cost life insurance of $50,000, with the option to purchase additional coverage
  • No cost short term disability for 12 weeks
  • No cost long term disability
  • 401(k) with a 4% company match and low cost index fund options
  • Paid parental leave
  • Access to four company cars available for personal use
  • Free parking in downtown Portland
  • Maine National Parks Pass
  • Reimbursement for sporting activities
  • Two paid volunteer days a year
  • Paid educational reimbursement
  • Summer hours
  • Paid time off (PTO) and flex time
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Company outings (annual trip to the New England Outdoor Center neoc.com)

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 
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