Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About the company:Utopia is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets.At Utopia, we're building more than properties — we're crafting extraordinary experiences. Founded in 2023, our in-house architectural firm, Utopia Design, is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high-end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on.We're a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we're reimagining what luxury means in today's world — and we're just getting started.If you're passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.About the role:We are looking for dynamic and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects worldwide focusing on boutique hospitality assets.This role requires a creative and technical professional who can deliver efficient and innovative engineering solutions while maintaining the aesthetic and functional standards expected in luxury developments.In this role, you will be responsible for design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels engineering systems. You should be able to work independently throughout the day, coordinate with the team when needed, and deliver intermediate results weekly. You will report to a MEP design manager, but collaborate with the entire design team, including but not limited to architects, interior designers, structural engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, be punctual, detail-oriented, self-organized, and motivated to deliver quality results.The ideal candidate will have:Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil or Building Engineering with a concentration in electrical systems, power supply and generationBetween 5 to 10 years of engineering design experience working for a design consultancy or a general contractorExperience in high-end hospitality projects, like 5-star hotels and private villasResponsibilities:Design engineering systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes and industry standardsCollaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall projectProactively participate in spatial coordination with architectural and structural model, research efficient methodologies, equipment, systems to secure the initial design intent and high-end user experienceTimely resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phaseLead the development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using CAD and BIM tools, with the support of BIM modellersPerform load calculations, energy modeling, and system sizing to optimize performance and energy efficiencyOversee equipment selection, ensuring it aligns with project requirements and sustainability goalsProvide input during value engineering discussions to achieve the best balance between cost, quality, and performanceSupervise the design development, review and approve deliverables of third party designers, consultants, surveyorsStay updated on the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to power supply and distribution systems in the luxury and hospitality sectorsCV Requirements:Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil or Building Engineering with a concentration in electrical systems, power supply and generation8 to 15 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractorExperience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resortsExcellent communication and presentation skillsProficiency in Revit and AutoCADProfessional level of English, both written and verbalGood to have:SpanishCaribbean experience