The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the complete performance of electrical engineering tasks by designing and drafting, performing load calculations and sizing equipment for a variety of residential and commercial projects including new buildings and/or renovations and additions to existing facilities. Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Electrical Design Engineer will actively participate in many phases of a project, including but not limited to: RFI/RFP preparation, site investigations, CAD production, design and contract documents, basic specifications, and the construction administration process. 

Primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for those design tasks assigned, and for the quality of work in developing final construction documents from established concept designs or Design Development drawings.
• Participate in client meetings. Maintain positive client relationships.
• Prepare conceptual designs based on client’s requirements.
• Prioritize and schedule assignments with Project Manager to complete projects on time.
• Interface with other disciplines within the MEP team for coordination of project designs. 
• Prepare preliminary design layouts for estimating.
• Perform site inspections to determine compliance with construction documents and resolve design issues during the construction phase. 
• Responsible for Code Compliance.
• Mentor and train Electrical Engineering interns.
• Engineering tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Lighting and power circuitry
  • Voltage calculations and conductor / raceway sizing
  • Short circuit calculations
  • Interior & exterior lighting layouts, fixture specifications, schedules and calculations
  • Low voltage lighting controls
  • Photometrics
  • Electrical distribution design and single line preparation
  • Utility coordination
  • Fire alarm system design layout & calculations
  • Low voltage system layouts including data, communications, sound, and security
  • Emergency and life safety systems
  • Energy code analyses 
  • Preparation of specifications / bid evaluations
  • Local and Regional Building Code review and compliance
  • Design drafting of construction documents using AutoCAD/Revit

Requirements:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the Architectural/Construction Engineering field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Solid knowledge of the National Electrical Code and related building and energy codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design and construction.
• Ability to meet fast-paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Highly proficient in the use of AutoCAD and or REVIT/BIM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and layperson audiences.
• LEED Accreditation is a plus.
• PE eligibility is a plus.