Electrical Designer

About Bodw Group

Bodw is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecyclefrom pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for electrical engineering design and the ability to create final construction drawings throughout the entire construction process. Depending on the experience level, this role may provide technical oversight and mentor less experienced electrical designers and drafters.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Produces engineering design elements consistent with project specifications.Produces design elements and troubleshoots flaws in accordance with the project hours, scope, and parameters.Produces engineering construction documents based on project specifics.Manages project timelines and related design activity communication between the design team and the client accurately and timely.Provides assistance in the preparation of proposals and engineering agreements.Provides project coordination with in-house and outside sources.Provides timely consultation on projects to manage schedules, deadlines, site surveys, punch lists, building codes and standards consistent with company quality standards.Accurately and consistently execute QA / QC process.Produces accurate and complete engineering project specifications within project parameters.Provide timely billing of projects to the accounting department.Actively participates in post design activities and represents the company in client meetings, through construction completion.Actively mentor junior engineers and designers.Follows established company policies and procedures.Actively engages with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, and reduce costs.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Bachelor's in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or architectural engineeringMust have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travelMust have valid driver's license Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsProficiency in utilizing Revit to apply BIM knowledge to various architectural and engineering projectsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsMinimum 2 years in electrical design engineeringSound knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentalsExcellent communicator, organizer, and engageThrive in a fast-paced environment with changing demands and prioritiesInitiate and enjoy independent problem solving and working in the gray areasSuccessfully incorporate feedback and manage multiple points of viewDemonstrate excellent language and written communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Previous experience in an architecture, engineering, construction, or related professional service firmDesign to take pass FE and PE Licensing exams

Work Environment

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting / Standing : This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking : This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling : This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands / Fingers : This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking / Hearing : This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing : This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying / Lifting : This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, qualified means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and suitable means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order :

First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Branch : Buildings

Entity :

Steelhead Engineering Company

FLSA Status : Exempt

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Arrangement :

Hybrid or Remote (Dependent Upon Location)

Reports To : Technical Manager

Manages Others : No

Overnight Travel : Up to 5%

Tags : #LI-Hybrid

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