Electrical Designer at KCL Engineering – West Des Moines, Iowa

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Shape the Future with KCL as our Electrical Designer - Level 1-2

At KCL Engineering, we don’t just design systems—we create an environment where our employees thrive. Flexibility, empowerment, and innovation define our workplace. Our award-winning culture fosters growth, celebrates success, and ensures work is fun. From holiday parties, summer boat days, and family outings to impactful community projects, we make every day count.

As an Electrical Designer - Level 1-2, you will play a key role in designing and coordinating electrical power and lighting systems within 3D architectural models, leveraging your skills in Autodesk Revit. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to grow and develop expertise in power distribution, lighting layouts, and low-voltage systems. Initially, you will focus on implementing markups while gaining hands-on experience in system design, model coordination, and electrical circuiting. With opportunities to work closely with architectural and structural models, this position provides a pathway for advancement into a full electrical design role. Candidates with contractor office experience and a collaborative mindset are highly encouraged to apply, as teamwork and effective communication are critical to success in this dynamic and growth-oriented position.

What You’ll Love About Working at KCL
Generous PTO and flexible schedules
100% paid medical insurance premiums
Premium dental, vision, and health savings account contributions
401(k) with company contributions
Company-paid disability and life insurance
Parental leave and paid holiday shutdown in December

What We Value at KCL
Do you share KCL’s values and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment?
Growth-minded innovators who solve problems creatively and want to grow themselves and the business
Natural team players ready to collaborate and contribute
Motivated experts dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for teammates and clients

Essential Duties
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit – Strong experience with Revit, including familiarity with electrical power distribution, lighting layouts, and circuiting. Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Team Collaboration – Must be a motivated and hardworking individual who communicates effectively with team members.

3D Modeling and Design – Initially responsible for implementing markups, with the primary focus on learning to design electrical power and lighting systems within 3D architectural models.

Model Coordination – Work collaboratively with linked architectural and structural models to accurately model and eventually size electrical systems.

Growth Opportunities – Opportunity to advance into a full electrical design role based on interest and skill development. Experience with power, lighting, and low-voltage systems is highly valued.

Contractor Experience – Experience working in a contractor's office is a plus.

Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, but not required
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience

If you're still reading and are more excited about Energy and Industrial design work than ever, congratulations, you're already our kind of person. So what are you waiting for? Send in that application!