Job Openings Electrical Design Engineer

About the job Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: $ 65,000.00

We have partnered with a large engineering firm in the Fairfax, VA area to provide them with a Electrical Design Engineer. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Electrical Design Engineer:

#1. 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required.

#2. Proficient in AutoCAD MEP

#3. Experience drafting in the skilled trades industry.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Design Engineer:

  • Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
  • Respond to RFIs 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 clients 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

Requirements of the Electrical Design Engineer:

  • 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
  • 3 to 5 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.
  • Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP is required. Experience with REVIT and 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

Other Key Requirements:

  • Candidate must live local to Fairfax, VA
  • 100% onsite, in-office role. Hybrid remote/Office work schedule after the completion of 90 day Performance review.
  • No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Electrical Design Engineer:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short / Long Term Disability
  • 401 (k) Retirement Plan

About the Company:

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