Electrical Engineer Eit

AnElectrical Engineer EIT will be responsible for assisting in the design, engineering, analysis, equipment selection, and system layout of electrical systems for multi-discipline building design projects for commercial, higher education and government facilities of moderate to large scope.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performing various aspects of Electrical Engineering design as directed by a Senior Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer, including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analysis, Calculations, Equipment selection and layout, and System selection and layout for building design, upgrades, and retrofits
• Meeting with clients as directed
• Coordinating and communicating with other engineers and design team members to ensure that electrical design details integrate properly with other disciplines represented on the design team
• Complying with the firm’s quality control policies and procedures
• Learn and implement department and company standards Develop design and analysis skills
• Preparing electrical project programming, schematic designs, design development designs, and construction documents
• Providing electrical support services during the bidding process, such as preparing addenda, amendments, and responding to RFI’s Providing electrical construction phase services including representing the firm on-site, answering RFI’s, reviewing shop drawings and preparing record drawings
• Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
• Working with, responding to, and taking direction from Senior Engineers, Project Managers, Managing Principals, Department Directors, and senior management
• Working in a multi-discipline design team supervised by senior engineers and project managers on projects of medium to large scope

Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Engineer or Senior Engineer tasks as directed
• Responsible for document organization and clarity
• Responsible for discipline drawing coordination
• Assist with preparation of fee proposals for electrical design work as directed
• Drafting of marked-up plans, partial plans, sections, details
• Completing sections and details produced to a schematic-level of completion by the Engineer Creating schematic-level plans and details for projects of moderate to high complexity
• Developing an accurate, three-dimensional model of the structure with the necessary level of detail using the required Building Information Modeling (BIM) software package, when BIM is a project requirement
• Develop design options for resolution of system conflicts
• Assist with building systems calculations and LEED templates
• Participate in building system selections
• Participate in building code analysis process
• Participate in development of discipline specifications
• Adhere to project budget and schedule

Education, Technology, and Experience

• Must have graduated from an ABET-accredited 4 or 5-year engineering program in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering (Electrical Engineering focus), Electrical Engineering Technology, or Architectural Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering focus)
• Must have earned the designation of EI or EIT in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction Pursuing Professional Engineer licensure (PE) within 12 months of eligibility
• Understanding of sustainable design principles and design practices and pursuing LEED AP accreditation is desirable
• Additional certifications such as RCDD or LC are encouraged to reflect personal growth in the profession and an ever-increasing knowledge base to enhance the design and documentation process
• Active membership in IEEE, IES or other related professional organizations is desirable
• An Electrical Engineer EIT should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, and information management
• Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to utilize the software in the development of project documents and interact with other project team members in their use of the software is highly desirable
• 1-4 years of specific, post-graduation, Electrical Engineering experience that includes experience with designing building power distribution systems, lighting system design, communications and access control system design, development of construction documents (drawings and specifications), coordination with other design team members, and experience in responding to construction phase queries and submittals.
• Successfully completed at least one student internship in Electrical Engineering
• Experience and a working knowledge of applicable building codes and standards
• Previous experience with wireless communications projects will be given additional consideration for Electrical Engineers assigned to our Wireless Communications division

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
• Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
• Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship. 

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.