Commercial Designer I

Hunt Electric•Eagan, MN

7d•$65,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing electrical design for our commercial projects. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. This role interacts with various departments within the company as well as with other disciplines outside of the company. We are seeking a candidate with 5+ years of electrical design experience. This role is based out of our Eagan, MN headquarters with a hybrid work schedule of office/remote work. Job Description: Key Outcomes and High-Level Responsibilities Production of Electrical Drawings and Engineering Reports Assist in the design and coordination of electrical drawings within schedule, budget, and defined scope under the supervision of a Level III Engineer or Designer. May lead smaller projects under the supervision of an Engineer of Record or Design Manager. Produce engineering reports, including arc flash hazard studies, overcurrent protection device coordination studies, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit analysis reports under the supervision of a Level II Engineer or Level III Engineer or Designer. Collaborate with project management, estimating, and field teams throughout all project phases, from kick-off to final as-built/closeout on projects as assigned. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Provide technical support to other departments or groups. Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance Review drawings and designs from other engineers and designers on projects as assigned to ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, project standards, and Hunt’s internal standards. Mentorship and Team Development Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and designers, promoting adherence to industry, technical, code standards/recommendations and internal Hunt standards. Client Relations and Engagement May serve as the engineering point of contact with clients, presenting solutions and addressing challenges effectively on projects as assigned. Primary and Collateral Duties Primary Duties Produce electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines. Lead the production of electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines on projects as assigned or assist an Engineer-of-Record or Level III Engineer or Designer on large projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and technical problem-solving. Mentor and develop Level I engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and adherence to standards. Collateral Duties Provide technical support to other departments and operations teams. Participate in continuing education to stay updated on industry trends and standards. Requirements for the Position Skills and Competencies Produce electrical drawings for construction projects. Perform short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies. Perform QA/QC review of electrical drawings for smaller construction projects. Have a working knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and Energy Code. Represent Hunt Electric in multidisciplinary project team meetings on projects as assigned. Qualifications Degree in Electrical Engineering from a non-ABET Accredited university or school, 2-year degree in electrical design or similar work experience. Minimum of five years of significant engineering experience. Typical Tasks Drawing & Report Production Work in Revit to update project drawings, perform calculations, and compile reports. Create Bluebeam or Revit designs for project layouts as needed. Project Meetings Attend or conduct project-specific meetings with all internal and external project stakeholders. Internal Meetings Participate in weekly staffing meetings, one-on-one meetings with managers, and department training/education sessions. Technical Support Answer code-related and technical questions from coworkers in other departments and the field. Site Visits Conduct site visits for information gathering before and during design phases. Ensure installations align with design intent and code compliance. Provide key takeaways of successes and challenges of the project. Continuing Education Attend webinars, in-person seminars, conferences, and review technical articles relevant to current projects. Drawing QA/QC Review peers’ drawing sets and engineering reports for quality assurance.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering from a non-ABET Accredited university or school, 2-year degree in electrical design or similar work experience.
Minimum of five years of significant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Production of Electrical Drawings and Engineering Reports
Assist in the design and coordination of electrical drawings within schedule, budget, and defined scope under the supervision of a Level III Engineer or Designer.
May lead smaller projects under the supervision of an Engineer of Record or Design Manager.
Produce engineering reports, including arc flash hazard studies, overcurrent protection device coordination studies, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit analysis reports under the supervision of a Level II Engineer or Level III Engineer or Designer.
Collaborate with project management, estimating, and field teams throughout all project phases, from kick-off to final as-built/closeout on projects as assigned.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide technical support to other departments or groups.
Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance
Review drawings and designs from other engineers and designers on projects as assigned to ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, project standards, and Hunt’s internal standards.
Mentorship and Team Development
Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and designers, promoting adherence to industry, technical, code standards/recommendations and internal Hunt standards.
Client Relations and Engagement
May serve as the engineering point of contact with clients, presenting solutions and addressing challenges effectively on projects as assigned.
Primary Duties
Produce electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines.
Lead the production of electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines on projects as assigned or assist an Engineer-of-Record or Level III Engineer or Designer on large projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and technical problem-solving.
Mentor and develop Level I engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and adherence to standards.
Collateral Duties
Provide technical support to other departments and operations teams.
Participate in continuing education to stay updated on industry trends and standards.
Produce electrical drawings for construction projects.
Perform short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.
Perform QA/QC review of electrical drawings for smaller construction projects.
Have a working knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and Energy Code.
Represent Hunt Electric in multidisciplinary project team meetings on projects as assigned.
Work in Revit to update project drawings, perform calculations, and compile reports.
Create Bluebeam or Revit designs for project layouts as needed.
Attend or conduct project-specific meetings with all internal and external project stakeholders.
Participate in weekly staffing meetings, one-on-one meetings with managers, and department training/education sessions.
Answer code-related and technical questions from coworkers in other departments and the field.
Conduct site visits for information gathering before and during design phases.
Ensure installations align with design intent and code compliance.
Provide key takeaways of successes and challenges of the project.
Attend webinars, in-person seminars, conferences, and review technical articles relevant to current projects.
Review peers’ drawing sets and engineering reports for quality assurance.