Job Description:

Residential Electrical Designers will have the opportunity to design electrical systems for residential, multifamily residential, and light commercial projects using the industrys leading modelling software.

This position requires someone with strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and experience in the construction industry.
We are specializing in green building and design which we incorporate in each project.
We are looking for someone self-motivated, detailed oriented, and hardworking to add to our dynamic team.

THE ROLE

Essential Functions:

Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
Respond to RFIs for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and clients exposure to problems
Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
Oversee deliverables to and from clients
Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

Education/Experience:

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.

Skills:

2 years of residential MEP design with multi-family, single-family townhomes, apartments/condos, mixed-use
Riser diagrams, Panel Schedules & Panels, Electrical Load Calculations
AutoCAD Proficiency & NEC Code proficiency especially grounding