Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Electrical Project Engineer jobs in Arizona are active and growing, concentrated in the utility and energy sectors, defense and aerospace manufacturing, and large-scale commercial and infrastructure construction, with openings available from entry-level positions through senior project leads. Phoenix and Tucson anchor most of the hiring, with Chandler also generating consistent demand from semiconductor and advanced manufacturing campuses. Well-established employers such as Salt River Project, Raytheon Technologies, and Burns & McDonnell maintain ongoing needs for electrical project engineers across power systems, defense electronics, and industrial facility work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Designer - Building Systems to serve as a senior technical lead for electrical design production on complex building projects. This role pairs advanced design expertise with project coordination and mentorship, helping guide design teams, protect quality, and deliver multiple concurrent assignments across commercial, industrial, advanced manufacturing, institutional, healthcare, and other markets.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of electrical construction documents for power distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and low-voltage systems from design concept through bidding and construction.
- Take ownership of drawing production for assigned projects, working with engineers to set the approach, sequence, and level of detail, and making sure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and on schedule.
- Prepare, review, and check one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, plans, details, specifications, and supporting calculations for completeness and consistency.
- Coordinate directly with architects, other disciplines, clients, and contractors to resolve complex technical and constructability issues and keep projects moving.
- Help plan staffing, schedules, and workload for designers and CAD/Revit staff on assigned projects in partnership with engineers and project managers.
- Lead construction administration support, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFI responses, field verification, and issue resolution during installation.
- Mentor and train designers and CAD/Revit staff, perform quality reviews of their work, and help raise the overall level of design production.
- Contribute to department standards, Revit content, templates, and best practices.
- Provide technical input for proposals, project setup, scope development, and fee planning.
What You'll Need
- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Typically, 12-16+ years of experience performing electrical design for building systems projects.
- Expert proficiency in Revit and experience leading the production of fully coordinated, multi-discipline BIM models and construction documents.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Advanced knowledge of NEC, applicable building and energy codes, and electrical design standards, along with a strong understanding of constructability.
- Demonstrated experience on complex facility types such as industrial, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, or institutional projects.
- Proven ability to lead others, review work for quality, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
- Clear, confident communication with engineers, clients, contractors, and project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in semiconductor, clean room, or other mission-critical environments.
- Experience with emergency power, generator, UPS, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
- Background in fast-track, design-build, or highly phased renovation projects.
- Experience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post-occupancy issue resolution.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other technical tools that support design and coordination.
- Prior involvement in client meetings, proposal support, or project interviews.
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
Farnsworth Group is seeking an Electrical Project Designer - Building Systems to serve as a senior technical lead for electrical design production on complex building projects. This role pairs advanced design expertise with project coordination and mentorship, helping guide design teams, protect quality, and deliver multiple concurrent assignments across commercial, industrial, advanced manufacturing, institutional, healthcare, and other markets.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of electrical construction documents for power distribution, normal and emergency power, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and low-voltage systems from design concept through bidding and construction.
- Take ownership of drawing production for assigned projects, working with engineers to set the approach, sequence, and level of detail, and making sure deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and on schedule.
- Prepare, review, and check one-lines, panel schedules, riser diagrams, plans, details, specifications, and supporting calculations for completeness and consistency.
- Coordinate directly with architects, other disciplines, clients, and contractors to resolve complex technical and constructability issues and keep projects moving.
- Help plan staffing, schedules, and workload for designers and CAD/Revit staff on assigned projects in partnership with engineers and project managers.
- Lead construction administration support, including submittal and shop drawing review, RFI responses, field verification, and issue resolution during installation.
- Mentor and train designers and CAD/Revit staff, perform quality reviews of their work, and help raise the overall level of design production.
- Contribute to department standards, Revit content, templates, and best practices.
- Provide technical input for proposals, project setup, scope development, and fee planning.
What You'll Need
- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology, CAD/Drafting, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Typically, 12-16+ years of experience performing electrical design for building systems projects.
- Expert proficiency in Revit and experience leading the production of fully coordinated, multi-discipline BIM models and construction documents.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Advanced knowledge of NEC, applicable building and energy codes, and electrical design standards, along with a strong understanding of constructability.
- Demonstrated experience on complex facility types such as industrial, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, or institutional projects.
- Proven ability to lead others, review work for quality, and manage multiple priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
- Clear, confident communication with engineers, clients, contractors, and project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in semiconductor, clean room, or other mission-critical environments.
- Experience with emergency power, generator, UPS, and other critical electrical infrastructure.
- Background in fast-track, design-build, or highly phased renovation projects.
- Experience with commissioning support, system startup coordination, or post-occupancy issue resolution.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam, lighting analysis software, or other technical tools that support design and coordination.
- Prior involvement in client meetings, proposal support, or project interviews.
Who We Are:
Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world's largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you'll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)
Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let's make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical project engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona Registered Engineer license or EIT certification with PE licensure in progress
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Three or more years of experience managing electrical design or construction projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar electrical design and modeling software
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and specifications
- Experience coordinating with contractors, inspectors, and multidisciplinary project teams on-site
Electrical Project Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical project engineer in Arizona?
The standard path begins with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by registration as an Engineer in Training through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration. After accumulating the required years of progressive engineering experience, candidates sit for the Professional Engineer exam administered through the same board. Many Arizona employers, particularly utilities and defense contractors, treat PE licensure as a prerequisite for senior project engineer roles.
How much do electrical project engineers make in Arizona?
Electrical project engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $100,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,560 for the lowest 10% to over $165,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical project engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring electrical project engineers in Arizona right now include Loenbro, Kearney Electric, and Sundt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's combination of major utility infrastructure, defense programs, and semiconductor expansion keeps demand for electrical project engineers broad across both public and private sector organizations.
Which Arizona cities have the most electrical project engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Chandler, and Tempe have the most electrical project engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix generates the largest share of demand, driven by utility projects at Salt River Project and APS, large commercial construction, and defense and semiconductor campuses in Chandler and the East Valley, while Tucson contributes steadily through Raytheon's aerospace operations and University of Arizona-adjacent engineering firms.
Are there remote electrical project engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical project engineering is heavily tied to job sites, construction phases, and hands-on coordination, which limits how much of the work can move off-site. About 19% of electrical project engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover design review, project documentation, and client reporting rather than field supervision duties.
How can I get hired as a electrical project engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an engineering internship or junior electrical engineer role that transitions into project work, often available through Arizona's large utilities and defense employers, which run structured programs for recent graduates. Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service recruit new engineering graduates into rotational or entry-level positions that build toward project responsibility. Obtaining your Engineer in Training registration through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration immediately after graduation signals readiness to employers and gives you a credential edge before accumulating field hours.
Where can I find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to electrical project engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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