K-12 Electrical Design Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

K-12 Electrical Design Project Manager

• Lead electrical design for new schools, modular classrooms, and modernization projects, from schematic design through construction documents.
• Prepare single line diagrams, panel schedules, branch circuit layouts, and power distribution systems that comply with DSA standards.
• Design interior and exterior lighting systems, including fixture layouts, controls, fixture schedules, cut sheets, and lighting calculations/footcandle studies.
• Perform Title 24 (EnergyPro) energy compliance documentation, integrating efficiency requirements into the design package.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical, plumbing, and civil engineers to integrate electrical and low-voltage systems seamlessly into project drawings.
• Manage utility coordination with serving power, telephone, and data providers, including completing service request forms and ensuring clearance requirements.
• Design emergency/egress lighting, exit signage, and backup power systems to meet safety codes and school-specific requirements.
• Plan and design low-voltage and technology systems, including fire alarm, intrusion detection, access control, camera surveillance, data/communications (MDF/IDF), AV, sound reinforcement, and assistive listening systems.
• Participate in DSA Bluebeam plan check sessions, respond to reviewer comments, and incorporate required revisions into the design.
• Support construction administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits and punch lists, and preparing as-built drawings.
• Conduct field surveys of existing schools to document conditions, determine electrical interconnections, and design upgrades for modernization projects.
• Manage project deliverables to meet schedules while maintaining strong communication with architects, consultants, and utility providers.

What We’re Looking For

• Mandatory: Demonstrated experience on K-12 school projects under DSA jurisdiction.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (modeling, families, schedules, sheets, coordination).
• Solid AutoCAD skills for 2D drawings and consultant coordination.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam workflows and DSA plan check reviews.
• Strong knowledge of building electrical systems, including power, lighting, low-voltage, and technology design.
• Ability to manage deliverables, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with project teams.

Company DescriptionFBA Engineering has 2 new partners as of April 2025. As part of that leadership transition (retirement), we are looking for new senior leaders who want to bring their skills to help grow the company. We expect to do acquisitions as part of your tenure and grow well beyond the 20 or so staff we are today. In that, we expect that you will want to participate in that growth and 'earn in' as you meet certain milestones.

Our primary clients today are k-12, multifamily and healthcare work - we are looking for partners who can directly fill needs we have in these areas specifically as it relates to client/account management, sales and technical expertise and mentoring.

Company Description

FBA Engineering has 2 new partners as of April 2025. As part of that leadership transition (retirement), we are looking for new senior leaders who want to bring their skills to help grow the company. We expect to do acquisitions as part of your tenure and grow well beyond the 20 or so staff we are today. In that, we expect that you will want to participate in that growth and 'earn in' as you meet certain milestones. \r\n\r\nOur primary clients today are k-12, multifamily and healthcare work - we are looking for partners who can directly fill needs we have in these areas specifically as it relates to client/account management, sales and technical expertise and mentoring.