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Ares Technology Consultants

Telecom Revit BIM Designer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$85K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Schedule · Assist on implementing Designer and Project Manager designs in Revit format. · ... electrical and mechanical systems, commissioning, and infrastructure reliability. With a strong ...

Lochner

Airport Electrical Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Let's build the future of aviation together--this opportunity was designed with you in mind. As an ... Ability to Work Hybrid/Remote and in Collaborative Team Environments Potential Career growth:

Amteck, LLC

BIM Technician - Electrical

Irving, TX · On-site +1

This position is eligible to be fully remote or for work out of our Lexington, KY HQ or our ... between digital designs and on-site realities * Supporting Project Teams:Providing 3D ...

Pkaza

Principal Electrical Engineer Data Centers

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$137K - $168K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Principal Electrical Engineer - Dallas, TX / Remote Our client is a Leading Engineering Design and ... Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute ...

IMEG

Technology Designer (Revit)

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hybrid and/or remote work schedule available Sponsorship: Not available What You'll Do * Assist in ... Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to electrical ...

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AECOM

Sr Electrical Engineer - Federal Experience

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$106K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

For the right candidate, this position can be remote. Summary The responsibilities of this position ... Developing designs from site assessments and concept design through a project lifecycle to final ...

AECOM

Electrical Discipline Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$158K - $165K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and ... Successful experience working in remote and multi-discipline teams * Expert familiarity with ...

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How much do remote electrical designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote electrical designer in Forney, TX is $35.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $40.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote electrical designer?

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.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote electrical designer?

Success as a Remote Electrical Designer requires strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, proficiency in designing schematics, and typically a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Revit, and adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) standards are commonly expected, along with professional certifications like EIT or PE being a plus. Excellent communication, time management, and self-motivation are vital soft skills for effectively managing remote collaboration and complex project deadlines. These competencies are crucial to ensure accurate, code-compliant designs and seamless teamwork in a remote work environment.

What are the biggest challenges faced by remote electrical designers, and how can I overcome them?

One of the main challenges for Remote Electrical Designers is maintaining clear and consistent communication with project teams and clients when working from different locations. To overcome this, it's important to be proactive in scheduling meetings, using collaborative platforms, and promptly addressing questions or design updates. Additionally, managing multiple projects and deadlines independently requires strong organizational skills and self-discipline. By leveraging digital tools, setting routine check-ins, and staying updated with industry standards, remote designers can stay productive and ensure high-quality work.

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Infographic showing various Remote Electrical Designer job openings in Forney, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,424 per year, or $35.3 per hour.

Remote Electrical Engineer

Above Group

Dallas, TX • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Above Group Overview
We offer you the opportunity to put your passion and your God given talents and abilities to use. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people to impact our devoted customers and our team. We want to attract immensely creative employees with an ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge others.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports the well-being of our team. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; employer-funded HSA contributions; and an annual profit-sharing bonus that reflects our organization's success as a result of our team's collective achievements across projects.
For more information, see www.abovegroupinc.com.
Our People Strategy
We believe in a people strategy to be the fundamental driver of our organization. While we can never reach a perfect organizational model, we can certainly strive towards it in our daily efforts and mission. With that vision comes a focus of key initiatives we are working on, listed here, with the indicators of what it should look like as we approach:
  • Shared Direction: A collective understanding of what the organization stands for, where it is going, and how we will get there. Indicators: a clear inspiring vision, well-executed strategies, clear aligned goals.
  • Authentic Values: Deeply held principles guiding all decisions and relationships and reflected in the conduct of everyone at all times. Indicators: high levels of trust and communications, uncompromising integrity and ethics, socially responsible practices.
  • Productive Relationships: Open, collaborative relationships that recognize and honor the commitments that people make to themselves, each other, their work, and the organization. Indicators: respect for all individuals, effective problem solving and decision-making, clear accountability, effective teamwork at all levels.
  • Liberating Processes: Flexible structures, processes, and technologies that allow people to do their best work and to collaborate effectively across boundaries. Indicators: clear organizational design, collective knowledge, the right tools and technologies, the right people for the right jobs.
  • Outcome Learning: Results-focused learning that strengthens individual and organizational capacity to cope with the present and define the future. Indicators: continuous teaching and learning, effective knowledge and skills development, leadership development at all levels.
  • Motivating Metrics: Fair, meaningful performance requirements, measure and rewards that reinforce high performance and manage poor performance. Indicators: clear and energizing performance requirements, relevant work measures, differentiated rewards.

Our Vision - What We Want to Do
Continuously improving the built environment for the glory of God.
Our Mission - Why We Exist
Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through empowering excellent AEC professionals to provide superior service.
Our Values - How We Will Accomplish This Mission
Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Above Group. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place we're developing and how they make us uniquely successful.
  • Christian Values - We demonstrate humility, honesty, integrity, respect, kindness, and a sense of social responsibility.
  • Uncompromising Quality - We provide excellent results all the time, every time.
  • Buffalo - We take initiative running toward and owning challenges.
  • Extreme Team - We are accountable to each other to continuously grow and succeed.

Electrical Engineer (EE)
The Position
The Electrical Engineer (EE) for Above Group shall contribute and support the Power, Lighting, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Fire Alarm, and Systems or Low Voltage Engineering efforts for the Firm. The EE shall possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, from an ABET accredited institution. This individual shall directly contribute to the Firm and its success through the application of knowledge and technical experience to effectively produce a quality design and ultimate product to the customer. The EE is also responsible for contributing to the growth of the team by leading and mentoring subordinate staff in expanding their capabilities and contributions. The EE shall execute design duties as required to ensure quality is always maintained.
  • The EE is an Electrical Engineer by education and experience, with the following characteristics:
    • Ability to combine personal judgment with project information and knowledge of codes and standards to implement design criteria.
    • Has expertise in Power, Lighting, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Fire Alarm, Communications and Electronic Security systems. Experience with Medium Voltage Equipment systems a plus. Priority given to experience with healthcare facilities, and central plant infrastructure (generator plants and substations).
    • Demonstrates proficiency with load demand calculations, one-line distribution development, load flow, short-circuit analysis and arc flash hazard analysis.
    • Experience with SKM Powertools for Windows, Visual (or AGI32) and other applicable tools.
    • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as an individual. Communicates effectively with individuals in the organization.
    • Capable of interpreting information set forth in a Scope of Work, Basis of Design, field surveys and code research.
    • Project involvement: Engineer of record from concept phase, through construction documents and construction administration.
    • Directs and mentors subordinate staff of their responsibilities on a daily basis.
  • The EE is an Electrical Designer:
    • Basic knowledge of NEC and electrical calculations
    • Designs layout of lighting, lighting controls, receptacles, equipment rooms, and equipment connections in coordination with team members within the discipline, as well as project team members in other disciplines. Prepares panelboard and equipment schedules
    • Proficient with design drawing software including Revit and AutoCAD.
    • Performs system calculations. Sizes and selects system components.
    • Reviews shop drawing submittals, and travels to job sites to perform field verification.
    • Produces field reports and punch lists.
  • The EE develops organizational skills including technical writing and time management:
    • Uses excellent writing skills to author basis of design (BOD) narratives, design criteria documents, feasibility studies, condition assessment reports, engineering studies and reports, and other high quality highly technical written documents as needed.
    • Uses excellent writing skills to edit design specifications; respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents, specifications,
    • Reviews shop drawings and submittals to evaluate compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and design documents and criteria.
    • Reads relevant project correspondence and maintains project design files.

Key Characteristics of the Ideal Electrical Engineer (EE)
  • Called - A strong sense of knowing who you are (i.e., gifts, talents, competencies) and how you are to spend your life. We fulfill our calling by being excellent at what God designed us to be and we diligently pursue it.
  • Practice Servant Leadership - Leaders at Above Group are called to serve. We realize that effective leadership starts on the inside. We demonstrate that we are willing to do what others are unwilling to do. We will practice a Servant Leadership character that enriches the lives of others.
  • A Commitment to Above Group - An understanding of and a commitment to the special purpose, mission, and beliefs of Above Group and will have a value system compatible with our values.
  • People Abilities - Deep interest and care for people with an understanding of their primary interests, aims, strengths, and motivations.
  • Working with Customers - A demonstrated ability to accomplish results through collaboration with and development of strong relationships with our customers.
  • Organizational Skills - An ability to organize his/her own thoughts and work, while continually growing a results-oriented team. Ability to win the confidence of colleagues and office staff that demonstrates a well-functioning department.
  • Insight and Strategy - A focused sense of strategy, (i.e., possessing the knowledge and sixth sense for how to implement our mutual goals). The ability to set realistic objectives and achieve them.
  • A Sense of Timing - An intuitive sense of timing and appropriateness in relation to people and projects.
  • Work Capacity - Sufficient physical and emotional energy to deliver the results necessary to advance our mission.
  • Self-Starter - Creates ideas and follow through without prodding. (Balanced with judgment and knowing when and how to ask for assistance and counsel).
  • Enthusiasm - A heartfelt passion for the work we do, which displays optimism - but not overselling and overstating.
  • Character - A level of impeccable integrity that permeates others.
  • Passion - The Above Group Vision will be irresistible to the right person. People skills, organizational and communication abilities must be truly remarkable, this person will be excellent at vision-casting in a manner that inspires others to join with us and develop solid relationships.

Minimum Requirements
The Electrical Engineer shall meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience (post degree) working for an MEP Engineering Firm or an AE Firm
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License (EIT will be taken into consideration)
  • Current/Active NCEES registration in good standing
  • Proficient in REVIT
  • Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written
  • This is a remote position. Local candidates will be given the option to work in the office, remote or hybrid.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

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