Design Professional - Electrical

Shive Hattery Group, Inc. • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

Shive-Hattery's Iowa City office has an opening for a new graduate or early career Electrical Engineer with 0 to 3 years of experience. This opportunity is a full-time position for a motivated individual with the ability to work and learn with the goal of acquiring a Professional Engineering license. The role involves assisting more senior Electrical Engineers with entry-level engineering tasks, including electrical design of campus electrical utility distribution, renewable generation projects, and Medium Voltage facilities. The engineer will also assist with electrical design for building systems, which includes power distribution, lighting design, Life Safety Systems, and data/communications. The position works in multiple market sectors including Industrial, Institutional, Utility, Commercial, Education, Government, and Healthcare facilities. The engineer will work under the direction of a senior engineer towards the design and document production efforts of building systems using 3D Revit modeling software and assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services, including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents, measuring, and data collection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical engineering emphasis
• 0 to 3 years of experience; internships/summer experience in engineering or construction is a plus
• Have taken and passed, or intent to take, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam to obtain official Engineering Intern designation by the State of Iowa or other US state
• Experience with design of lighting, power, and low-voltage systems is desired
• Practical experience in 3D modeling; Revit is preferred. A desire to learn Autodesk Revit is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word & Excel is desired
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multi-discipline team members
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, including planning, organization, and prioritization with attention to detail
• Must be able to drive and have access to an automobile, climb ladders and work off of elevated platforms and open grating, and wear personal protective equipment required for specific clients and sites
• Must be able to pass drug screening tests and background screening, which are both required for some client sites

Nice To Haves

• Internships/summer experience in engineering or construction
• Experience with design of lighting, power, and low-voltage systems
• Practical experience in 3D modeling; Revit is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist more senior Electrical Engineers with entry-level engineering tasks
• Assist in electrical design of campus electrical utility distribution, renewable generation projects, and Medium Voltage facilities
• Assist with electrical design for building systems including power distribution, lighting design, Life Safety Systems, and data/communications
• Work in multiple market sectors including Industrial, Institutional, Utility, Commercial, Education, Government, and Healthcare facilities
• Work under the direction of a senior engineer towards the design and document production efforts of building systems using 3D Revit modeling software
• Assist with performing onsite construction administration and construction observation services including reporting and monitoring contractor's compliance with contract documents, measuring, and data collection

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
• …And Many More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees