Electrical Design Engineer
Salary : $ 60,000.00
We have partnered with a large engineering firm in the Fairfax, VA area to provide them with a Electrical Design Engineer.
Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.
Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Electrical Design Engineer :
1. 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.
2. Proficient in AutoCAD MEP
3. Experience drafting in the skilled trades industry.
Responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer :
- Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
- Respond to RFI’s 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 client’s 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
Requirements of the Electrical Design Engineer :
- 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.
- Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP is required. Experience with REVIT and COMCheck is a plus.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
- Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
- Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
- Takes ownership of assignments
- Works well both independently and as part of the project team
Other Key Requirements :
- Candidate must live local to Fairfax, VA
- 100% onsite, in-office role. Hybrid remote / Office work schedule after the completion of 90 day Performance review.
- No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.
Benefits of the Electrical Design Engineer :
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short / Long Term Disability
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
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