Electrical Engineer, Entry-Level

DLR Group • Portland, OR

67d

About The Position

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place. The Engineering team has an opening for an Electrical Designer. As an Electrical Designer you will be responsible for participating in the design process of electrical building systems and assisting with the preparation of detailed electrical engineering design calculations and drawings. Responsibilities will also include construction administration services and collaboration with architectural and engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or applicable education
• 2+ years' experience designing electrical building systems on complex projects
• Previous experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm designing electrical systems for Commercial, private, or public projects
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process and the ability to understand and communicate with professionals of other disciplines
• Familiarity with the NEC NFPA and all local codes and supplements
• Experience with BIM or cad with preferences for including Autodesk Revit workflow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Electrical Calculation Software packages (SKM, ETAP, etc)
• Experience collaboration with vendor reps in areas such as lighting, power distribution equipment, and low voltage equipment

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction
• Assist with preparing engineering design calculations and electrical system layouts
• Assist with preparing detailed engineering reports and narratives
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with architecture structure and other disciplines
• Produce construction documents using Revit
• Review shop drawings RFIs and submittals
• Conduct site visits when needed

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned
• Flexible work model with the option to work remotely on Fridays
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees