Electrical Designer
About The Position
The Electrical Designer supports consulting engineering building projects by producing complete electrical power distribution and lighting designs, performing calculations (load, short circuit, voltage drop), and preparing drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Revit. This role applies NEC/NFPA 70 and California code requirements, coordinates with project teams and contractors, and completes occasional site visits while managing work independently and communicating clearly. Successful candidates will be professional, self-motivated, energetic and thusiastic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous consultant engineering firm experience required. This is a hybrid position in the Vista, CA. office.
Requirements
- AS. degree in Electrical engineering/technology a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical design experience (required).
- Normal and emergency power distribution systems, single line diagrams, load calculations and layout drawings.
- Emergency generator, transfer switches, etc.
- Switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, panelboards and dry type transformers.
- Short circuit, voltage drop and conductor derating calculations.
- Grounding and bonding.
- Knowledge in NEC and NFPA 70 guidelines.
- Knowledge of California code requirements and energy standards.
- Lighting photometric calculations, including egress lighting requirements and modeling utilizing well known software packages.
- Proficiency in Energy Pro or a thorough knowledge of California Title 24 requirements.
- Specifications editing.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Functional knowledge in Revit.
- Proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.).
- Must have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Eager to learn and develop as a professional.
- Must have the ability to efficiently plan and organize work.
- Must have reliable transportation available as project site visits will be required.
Nice To Haves
- Low Voltage and Fire Alarm design experience.
- Arc flash hazard analysis studies.
- Experience in field investigation, construction administration and contractor coordination.
- Knowledge of ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code requirements.
- Knowledge with Helioscope or similar Photovoltaic energy modeling software.
- Strong Revit skills.
Responsibilities
- producing complete electrical power distribution and lighting designs
- performing calculations (load, short circuit, voltage drop)
- preparing drawings and specifications in AutoCAD and Revit
- applying NEC/NFPA 70 and California code requirements
- coordinating with project teams and contractors
- completing occasional site visits
- managing work independently
- communicating clearly
Benefits
- health
- well-being
- security
- future
- medical
- dental
- vision
- basic life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members
- 10 paid holidays
- paid leave programs for military service and new parents
- merit increases
- performance discretionary bonus
- stock
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
