Electrical Engineer

Role and Responsibilities

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with a proven interest in building design and sound knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals. This is a leadership role, looking for someone to manage people, client liaison and project management. 

The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications plans including all associated circuitry, details, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform system design calculations, load calculations, arc flash & fault current, lighting, and any other calculations required to support electrical design.
• Prepare electrical Construction Documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings (Lab & Healthcare buildings)
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all building systems.
• Ensure design is consistent with the overall vision, and design schedules are maintained; work closely with the client and other design team members, including owners, architects, contractors, and members of other disciplines.
• Participate in the selection and specification of appropriate equipment for use in building systems.
• Incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.
• Report writing and specification preparation.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.
• Manage a project, work area or technical skill set, monitor quality of work, and is involved in client liaison.
• Assist in the procurement of work; manage multi-disciplinary project teams including client relations and team motivation.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4-year institution.
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience in designing electrical systems for Commercial projects.
• Strong Revit capabilities.
• PE license, or desire to obtain license; LEED Accreditation desirable.
• Previous electrical design experience with an AE and/or MEP engineering consulting firm.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the National Electric Code, and the International Building Codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and a demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking.
• Strong initiative—the willingness and ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas verbally and in writing.in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing.