Electrical Design Engineer

EXP•Fair Oaks, VA

About The Position

POSITION: Perform quality control on own work and work of Designer level staff, including drawings, RFI answers, and submittal reviews; collaborate with Sr. Engineer to determine content of drawings and specifications to meet the scope of work; travel to project sites to review progress of work and document via written field reports; successfully solve complex problems within time and budget constraints; apply general knowledge of NEC, other applicable codes, and standards into designs; implement knowledge of lighting, photometrics, and lighting controls into design drawings and specifications; perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects with minimal assistance; act as single point of contact with project managers for project scope definition, schedule, and budget requirements; manage a multi-project workload and oversee the design work of other engineers, ensuring project coordination, quality, budget adherence, and team communication; have a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and advanced concepts to execute all required aspects of electrical engineering; assist the design team to develop the Basis of Design (BOD), Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) that meet project requirements within the allocated schedule and budget, using best practices; collaborate with the electrical designers team to verify designer’s work quality regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittal review, equipment selection, deliverables, and drawings; write complex and detailed studies and reports for Electrical systems on projects; contribute to revisions of company design standards and master specifications for specific Market Sectors; have proficiency in designing electrical systems, including planning, development, and testing; have expertise in using AutoCAD for creating precise 2D and 3D electrical schematics and layouts; have familiarity with Revit for building modeling tasks and coordinating with other engineering disciplines; have strong understanding of electrical systems, load calculations, and equipment selection; have knowledge of PLC programming for automation and control systems; have experience with simulation tools such as SKM Power Tools, Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP), Agi32, Visual, Dialux, Dynamo, CadnaR, MATLAB, circuit analysis and design; have experience with drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, BlueBeam for project development and design; have experience with data management tools such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Procore, Onebox, SmartSheet, PlanGrid, SmartGrid, FieldWire, ProjectWise, Deltek, SAP, Microsoft Project for project management and coordination; excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders; have experience with preliminary engineering activities, such as project development, programming, or schematic design phase of work, focusing on large-value or high-risk work; visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory-built systems prior to shipment, and conduct field investigations as required; and have familiarity with international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications applicable to public safety engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 5 years of related experience
Experience in SKM Power Tools for harmonic analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard analysis
Experience in Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) utilized for power system modeling, load flow analysis, and protection coordination
Experience in AutoCAD to create detailed electrical schematics and control panel layouts
Experience in Microstation for professional electrical diagrams and complex design projects
Experience in Revit to build information modeling (BIM) and coordinating with other disciplines
AGI32, Visual, Elum Tools, Dialux experience used for lighting design, photometric calculations, and simulations
ComCheck, Sustainability Works to ensure compliance with energy codes and promotes energy efficiency
Have a current Professional Engineer License that is valid for application in Virginia and states outside of Virginia
Up to 10% domestic travel required
Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite

Responsibilities

Perform quality control on own work and work of Designer level staff, including drawings, RFI answers, and submittal reviews
Collaborate with Sr. Engineer to determine content of drawings and specifications to meet the scope of work
Travel to project sites to review progress of work and document via written field reports
Successfully solve complex problems within time and budget constraints
Apply general knowledge of NEC, other applicable codes, and standards into designs
Implement knowledge of lighting, photometrics, and lighting controls into design drawings and specifications
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects with minimal assistance
Act as single point of contact with project managers for project scope definition, schedule, and budget requirements
Manage a multi-project workload and oversee the design work of other engineers, ensuring project coordination, quality, budget adherence, and team communication
Assist the design team to develop the Basis of Design (BOD), Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) that meet project requirements within the allocated schedule and budget, using best practices
Collaborate with the electrical designers team to verify designer’s work quality regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittal review, equipment selection, deliverables, and drawings
Write complex and detailed studies and reports for Electrical systems on projects
Contribute to revisions of company design standards and master specifications for specific Market Sectors
Visit project locations to ascertain existing conditions, perform feasibility studies, test factory-built systems prior to shipment, and conduct field investigations as required