Electrical Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing and managing electrical engineering projects from conception to completion. He/she will apply his/her experience in power distribution, lighting, and fire alarm systems. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, he/she will coordinate with Site/Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. He/she will be responsible for producing electrical engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements, and site adjustments.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting site visit investigations and generating reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Producing design plans, calculations, and reports with limited direction.
• Coordinating with sub-consultants.
• Establishing and maintaining phase and task-level budgets.
• Scheduling project phases and tasks.
• Scheduling production staff and leading them through tasks.
• Coordinating and assisting with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
• Assisting in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizing and maintaining project files.
• Maintaining documentation for billable hours.
• Demonstrating an understanding of liability issues related to design.
• Demonstrating an understanding of constructability and complex design.

Requirements:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience with electrical design for buildings, preferably with commercial projects such as retail or restaurants.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Travel: Up to 20%.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Software: AutoCAD and MS Office required; Revit plus.