Entry-level Electrical Designer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•Vista, CA

5h•$40 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a professional, self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic Electrical Designer with 2-3 years of consulting engineering experience. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and will support the design of electrical systems for a variety of project types, including educational, healthcare, military, hospitality, multifamily residential, and commercial facilities. This position works closely with senior engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to develop construction documents and provide technical support throughout the design and construction process. Previous consulting engineering firm experience is required.

Requirements

2-3 years of electrical design experience within a consulting engineering, architectural/engineering, or building systems design environment.
Experience preparing construction documents for building-related projects.
Working knowledge of: Normal and emergency power distribution systems, Electrical load calculations, Grounding and bonding systems, Lighting design and photometric calculations, NEC and NFPA 70 requirements, California code requirements and energy standards.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of Revit.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous consulting engineering firm experience.
Experience with healthcare, educational, military, government, hospitality, commercial, or multifamily projects.
Low-voltage and fire alarm design experience.
Experience with field investigations and construction administration activities.
Familiarity with arc flash hazard analysis studies.
Experience with EnergyPro or working knowledge of California Title 24 requirements.
Familiarity with ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements.
Experience with Helioscope or similar photovoltaic energy modeling software.
BIM coordination experience and strong Revit skills.
EIT certification or progress toward EIT certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design of electrical systems for commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, military, and government facilities.
Prepare electrical plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.
Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and conductor sizing calculations under the direction of senior engineers and project managers.
Assist in the design and layout of: Normal and emergency power distribution systems, Emergency generators and transfer switches, Switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and transformers, Grounding and bonding systems, Lighting and lighting control systems.
Develop lighting layouts and perform photometric calculations using industry-standard software.
Research and apply applicable NEC, NFPA 70, California Building Code, and California Energy Code requirements.
Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other project disciplines.
Participate in site surveys and field investigations to document existing conditions.
Assist with specification preparation and editing.
Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and contractor coordination.
Maintain project documentation and support project delivery efforts to meet quality standards, schedules, and budgets.