Residential Electrical Designer

Title:Residential Electrical Designer

Location: Fairfax, VA

Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers

Respond to RFI's for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input

Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues

Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.

Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules

Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials

Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans

Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff

Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client's exposure to problems

Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan

If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process

Oversee deliverables to and from clients

Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines

Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

Education/Experience:

B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required

E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus

P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus

Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP and Revit is required. Experience with COMCheck is a plus.

Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes

Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.

Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative

Takes ownership of assignments

Works well both independently and as part of the project team