Electrical Engineer / Designer

Engineer II EE

Reports to :

Direct Supervisor : Director of Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities :

The Engineer II position is an experienced position involved in non-routine application of engineering

knowledge and skills to develop design concepts which are incorporated in the final design of building

electrical systems. This position may also include some project management tasks but will primarily work

on design and providing the work force that assists in the production of the firm’s work through design,

AutoCAD. An Engineer II is assigned projects and project responsibilities on project teams and is

expected to use their developed skills, education, intelligence and common sense to resolve the

engineering problems and tasks they are assigned. Experienced staff is always available to help when the needs

arise. The primary responsibilities are general in nature with the willingness to handle many duties in a small

office environment position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Each person

is expected to help out in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on schedule.

1. Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks and work with a project manager and

supervising engineer on projects.

2. Knowledge of building codes.

3. Attend client meetings.

4. Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as electrical distribution

systems, generator, UPS, and life safety systems.

5. Perform lighting layouts and calculations.

6. Perform coordination studies and arc flash studies.

7. Select equipment and fill out equipment schedules.

8. Provide CAD drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by CAD

Technicians.

9. Research design options and document findings.

10. Prepare project specifications.

8. Review and approve shop drawings.

9. Perform field surveys and submit reports.

10. Works with some supervision with the ability to supervise Engineer I and designers.

11. Use independent judgment within established guidelines.

12. The ability to exercise poise and work with multiple people on multiple projects and prioritize work

requirements.

13. Continually strives to maintain and develop an organized and efficient process.

14. Pays close attention to details.

15. Perform design duties, which are checked for accuracy by others with the ability to perform quality

check on the work performed by Engineer I and Design Techs.

16. Keeps Project Manager, supervisor and Project Designer / Engineer aware of workload.

Engineer II EE

Competency : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

1. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;pursues training and development

opportunities;strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

2. Ethics - Treats people with respect;keeps commitments;inspires the trust of others;works with

integrity and ethically upholds organizational values.

3. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;able to deal with frequent change, delays,

or unexpected events.

4. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;takes responsibility for own

actions;keeps commitments;commits to extra hours of work when necessary to reach client goals;

completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

5. Initiative - Volunteers readily;undertakes self-development activities;seeks increased responsibilities;

looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;asks for and offers help when needed.

6. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

7. Quantity - Meets productivity standards;completes work in timely manner;strives to increase

productivity;works quickly.

Work Environment :

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

2. While the majority of this job is office related other required duties of this job, the employee may be

exposed to archive warehouse conditions and / or interior and exterior construction sites with exposure

to local outdoor ambient conditions;work near moving construction equipment;climbing of ladders

with inspection work in high, precarious places;fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the

office work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must have the ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;use hands to finger, handle,

or feel;reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The

employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Education :

Bachelors of Science Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university

Certificate and Licenses :

EIT and / or FE. Ability to sit for PE when eligible

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Minimal

Experience :

Four years minimum related experience required

Proficient in AUTOCAD

Experience SKM Power tools a plus