Job Description

Electrical Designer

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for the creation of full electrical plans and specifications for permit and construction in
commercial, multifamily residential and other types of buildings.
* Design of lighting, power systems, and fire alarm systems for various building types.
* Electrical single line diagram layouts.
* Knowledge of building codes, and National Electrical Code.
* Design layout utilizing ArchiCAD.
* Site visits for electrical survey information and punch listing.
* Coordination with other disciplines.
* Assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power, lighting, fire alarm
and other low voltage systems for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal
engineering standards / practices.
* As part of this work, the electrical engineer shall assure that all electrical design elements are
properly coordinated with other building systems.
* Prepare complete electrical construction plans and specifications, size and select electrical power
distribution equipment, and detail the layout of equipment.
* Coordinate the electrical design with the architects and engineering trades.
* Coordinate with electric utilities for proper design, selection and location of metering equipment and
switchgear.
* Prepare and issue complete electrical installation bid packages.
* Conduct on-site due-diligence assessments and prepare documentation of existing electrical
equipment and installations with reuse or replace recommendations.
* Conduct on-site inspections of new installations for conformance to plans and specifications.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

* Degree in Electrical Engineering
* EIT Certificate OR PE license a definite plus, but not a requirement .
* LEED accreditation is a definite plus, but not a requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
* 'Hands on' design experience with various types of electrical systems.
* Proficiency in either an ArchiCAD or AutoCAD environment.
* Strong communication and writing skills.
* Strong relational and communication skills with client, business, and coworkers.
* Proven track record of success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Professional technical writing skills.
* Basic knowledge of Excel, Word, short circuit programs and lighting programs

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