Trainee Electrical Transformer Design Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: In office M-F
Salary: $82,000 - $90,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performancebased bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
Level: Entry – Mid

Office: Renton, WA

Job Description:
CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with one or more years of experience in Consulting Engineering. This candidate must have a strong and innovative technical background in Electrical Engineering. This position will work with a team of engineers and other consultants/design team members to design the electrical aspects of energy efficient buildings for various clients as well as complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is a leader and is self-motivated individual who thrives on helping our team and clients be successful.

The position is responsible for designing electrical systems, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency power, UPS, renewable energy systems, fire alarm system, low-voltage systems/coordination (IT, safety, security, access control), etc. all for the purpose of bidding and construction for various projects.  This position will work with a team of engineers to design energy efficient buildings for various clients of CMTA. Our ideal candidate is typically a self-motivated individual who thrives on helping clients and has a strong technical background. We anticipate they will be involved in all phases of the project.

Job Requirements:
Technical
•    Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
•    EIT preferred
•    1-3 years’ experience preferred 
•    Demonstrated ability to lead electrical design projects
•    Demonstrate project management skills, preferred.
•    Experience using NEC, AutoCAD, ETAP/SKM, and Revit required 

Non-Technical:
•    Demonstrated ability to improve processes, elevate team performance, and implement sustainable, high-impact solutions
•    Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster continuous learning and collaboration
•    Prioritizes team goals over personal recognition and consistently builds lasting relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect
•    Self-motivated, inquisitive, and detail-oriented; comfortable solving complex problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
•    Strong organizational skills with a focus on reliability and responsiveness
Job Duties: 
Pre-Design Engineering 
•    Perform field surveys for the design of electrical systems, gather information, and prepare site assessment reports.
•    Prepare electrical schematic designs.

Design Engineering 
•    Design power single line and riser diagrams 
•    Perform electrical calculations (arc flash, coordination, short circuit, voltage drop, load flow) using ETAP/SKM.
• Design low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure. 
•    Design for electrical equipment (substation, switchboard, transformer, panelboard) replacement projects.
•    Understand and utilize CAD/BIM standards.
•    Have a working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Washington Codes and Energy Standards to design electrical systems.
•    Coordination among different disciplines, such as mechanical, plumbing, telecom, civil, structural, and architectural. Work in close contact with the entire design team.

Project Management
•    Lead projects with a service-first mindset, ensuring client expectations are met through clear communication and technically sound, high-quality deliverables
•    Oversee electrical design for small to medium-sized projects while fostering collaboration and empowering emerging professionals
•    Uphold company standards for documentation and quality, reinforcing accountability and trust throughout the project lifecycle

Construction Administration 
•    Provide timely, thoughtful responses to RFIs, maintaining a high level of service and client satisfaction throughout construction
•    Review submittals with a detail-oriented and quality-driven mindset to ensure engineering intent and code compliance
•    Foster collaboration and trust with contractors and field teams by being accessible, clear, and solution-oriented during construction phases
•    Participate in punch walks and prepare punch list reports with a focus on delivering excellence and functional completeness
•    Uphold accountability and integrity by ensuring that final systems reflect design intent and contribute to long-term client success
•    Serve as a technical advocate for the client during construction, proactively addressing challenges to maintain design vision and project momentum

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