Electrical Engineer, Healthcare

THE OSBORN ENGINEERING CO•Akron, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1892, Osborn is one of the oldest and most respected engineering firms in the country. We are Client Inspired and Engineering Driven resulting in professionals inspired by the challenge of problem-solving in complex systems that require sophisticated, practical, and innovative engineering solutions. Osborn is a multi-discipline team of engineers and designers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection/life safety, technology, structural, civil, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to ensuring that Projects are completed with a sense of pride and Clients’ expectations are exceeded. Osborn Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Healthcare Engineer with 8+ years of experience who will report to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. The ideal candidate would have strong Electrical Design experience in a consulting engineering environment working with private and public sector clients in healthcare systems.

Requirements

8+ years of electrical design in consulting engineering.
Strong knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Easy power.
Strong ability to mentor staff and promote department technical career growth.
Proficient knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA, and FGI Guidelines.
Strong experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NFPA 70E.
Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Nice To Haves

PE License preferred

Responsibilities

Technical design leadership, project oversight
Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by project scope of work.
Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution.
Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.
Select and schedule electrical equipment.
Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.
Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
Coordinate with other disciplines for all Electrical design elements.
Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
Perform analysis, design and documentation of power distribution, lighting systems, and grounding systems.
Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
Work with department manager(s) for planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
Participate in improvement of department standards of design, including drawing details and specifications.