Electrical Designer II

DBR • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Perform design duties on all projects while working with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule. Act as the primary designer on a project. Shall include all phases of a project from kick-off to completion of construction. Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines. Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed. Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design. Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules. Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings. Research design options and document findings. Research code issues and asks code officials questions. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards. Keep Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services. Prepare preliminary task list. Edit specifications. Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents. Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members. Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed. Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Engineering or Architectural Engineering) and 2 years of related work experience
• Technical/Associate Degree and 3 years of related work experience
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary designer on a project.
• Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines.
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design.
• Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Research code issues and asks code officials questions.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Keep Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Prepare preliminary task list.
• Edit specifications.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
• Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
• Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level