Design/Senior/ Lead Design Engineer

AEC-Services.

Position Title: Electrical Engineer Specialist

Position Location: WFO/Remote

Job Summary

Positions are available in our Mission Critical Department and Commercial Department.

The position in the Commercial Department focuses primarily on commercial, recreation, retail, municipal, education and manufacturing projects. The position in Mission Critical Department focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities.

The Electrical Engineer Specialist will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff and further develop their electrical design expertise. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.

The Electrical Engineer Specialist will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.

The Electrical Engineer Specialist will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Guide and Direct Production of Electrical Engineering Documents (50%)

• Independently perform intermediate to advanced engineering work
• Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks under a senior engineers supervision
• Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for electrical systems
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings and visual aids
• Review and write sequence of operations

Guide and Direct Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design and construction documents

Guide and Direct Construction Activities (25%)

• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Interact directly with client on technical issues
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following except as noted)

• Knowledge of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
• Knowledge of technical / design software including short circuit coordination and arc flash studies, equipment sizing, underground feeder calculations and lighting calculations
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and Revit
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Approximately 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from ABET accredited institution

PLUS

• Minimum of five years of electrical engineering experience ole & responsibilities