Electrical Engineer I - Logistics
About The Position
The Electrical Engineer I is a licensed Professional Engineer who develops and translates electrical systems into project solutions as part of multidisciplinary teams. Under the supervision and mentorship of senior staff, the role develops design concepts and produces accurate, complete documentation for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications systems across project phases, within established design principles, budgets, and schedules. The engineer provides technical design expertise and support throughout projects and collaborates with internal disciplines, external consultants, clients, contractors, and governing agencies. The position supports project quality and delivery by coordinating electrical design work, preparing building models and contract and construction documents, conducting field investigations and reviews, coordinating workload and shared project documentation, and incorporating agreed-upon changes. It also assists with proposals, budget and schedule monitoring, and strategies for controlling overruns. The role maintains client relationships, applies current technical knowledge, and upholds company values and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program, or equivalent education and experience required for professional licensure.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with a wide variety of project types.
- Knowledge of electrical design and documentation processes, design and construction industry trends, construction methodology, sustainability, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Knowledge of producing construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
- Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, and communications systems.
- Knowledge of building codes, electrical standards, and regulations, and ability to research and apply them in technical documents.
- Ability to coordinate and integrate work with architects, designers, engineers, construction administrators, consultants, and other project team members.
- Strong knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
- Experience with arc-flash studies using simulation software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- NCEES registration and NSPE membership.
- CSI-CDT certification; training is provided.
- LEED AP BD+C certification.
- WELL AP certification.
- Proficiency in Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software and Easy Power.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide design analysis consistent with Progressive AE standards.
- Coordinate small-scale electrical design work through schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
- Establish meetings and participate in governing-agency reviews for code compliance.
- Conduct work sessions, field investigations, and project-site meetings with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
- Use design software and technology for presentation and production.
- Assist with building models, detailed contract and construction documents, photometric simulations, arc-flash work, and specifications.
- Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
- Coordinate technical work with internal disciplines and outside consultants to prevent document conflicts.
- Assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information, change proposal requests, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
- Complete work on time and alert the Senior Electrical Engineer and team members when scope changes.
- Assist with strategies to control project budget overruns.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings; assist in organizing team activities, including Lessons Learned sessions.
- Coordinate and track shared electronic documentation and files with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal and external project team members.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends and technical information and apply it to project work.
- Represent company-wide values and ethical standards of practice.
- Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer with engineering proposals as needed.
- Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer in monitoring budgets and schedules.
- Produce and oversee contract documents consistent with project scope, schedule, and fee.
- Identify design and documentation inconsistencies and work with the Senior Electrical Engineer toward solutions.
- Promote high-quality internal and external client service and maintain positive, trusted relationships with client representatives and leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
