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Electrical Engineer

TruelineDes Moines, Iowa, United States | Ames, Iowa, United StatesOnsite

Trueline is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Des Moines or Ames, Iowa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering across the Midwest.

What You'll Do as the Electrical Engineer:


  • Design HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings
  • Perform calculations and analyses using specialized design software
  • Produce technical drawings and documentation
  • Assist in developing study reports and responding to contractor inquiries
  • Conduct field investigations and site assessments
  • Ensure compliance with relevant codes and regulations, including ASHRAE standards
  • Collaborate with team members and interact directly with clients

Must-Haves as the Electrical Engineer:


  • 4+ years as a Electrical Engineer designing for higher ed, K-12, and/or city/county government projects
  • 4+ years of experience designing lighting system components (fixtures, controls, circuiting, details, etc.)
  • Experience developing electrical power system components (electrical gear, circuiting, details, etc.)
  • Experience with low-voltage system components (fire alarm, communications, access control, security, audio/video, etc.)
  • Experience interfacing with customers, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Okay with working onsite
  • BS inElectrical, MEP, or Construction Engineering

Nice-To-Haves as the Electrical Engineer:


  • 7+ years of experience as a Electrical or MEP Engineer designing systems for higher ed, K-12, and/or city/county government projects
  • PE or EIT
  • MS in Electrical or Construction Engineering

This Role Offers:


  • Hybrid work arrangement with part-time remote opportunities
  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Individual retirement plan with company contributions
  • Life, disability, and health insurance
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Collaborative work environment focused on professional growth and development
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a growing firm

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box.

So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

Life at Trueline

Who are we? As an independent, full-service marketing and consulting business based in Portland, Maine, we provide strategy, content and design for businesses, nonprofits and individuals in Maine and throughout the world. What do we do? Everything we do revolves around ROI–improving your bottom line. Through a rock-solid communication and branding strategy, we show you how to support and engage your employees, build your workforce, find new clients and support existing business. Here’s a snapshot of our services: Strategy: Branding and rebranding; mission statement; search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine results page (SERP); hiring and retention; fundraising; communicating with board members; personal branding (for executives); events and PR; advertising campaigns; product launches; social media campaigns and management. Design: Websites; logos; promotional material (digital and print); event guides; employee photos; drone video footage; custom magazines; advertisements. Content: Website text; speeches and keynotes; promotional text; employee bios; custom articles; social media posts; newsletters and internal emails; corporate reports. Custom Publishing: Vanguard, Equity, Toggle, Blueprint, Vision, Terra Firma What’s our mission? We want to help you solve real challenges–like growing your business, hiring and retaining employees, fundraising and keeping existing business. Our mission is to do this with honesty and integrity. Authenticity–it’s a good look on you. Why do we do this? We want to reimagine marketing. We want it to be less about the perfect image, and more about using good communication and branding as a way to engage with your employees and clients in successful and lasting relationships. Ultimately, we believe this approach will create a world where people come before profit, where the environment is respected and given back to, and where good business is synonymous with the best intentions.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Fully Remote/Hybrid/InOffice Options2. Generous Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay3. Individually Tailored Career Trajectories and Growth Opportunities4. A Culture of Continuous Learning5. WorkLife Balance Prioritization

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