Electrical Engineer II

Springtide Project Services•Albany, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer II to join our growing design team on-site with our client in Malta, NY. Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Requirements

3+ years of previous engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example: lighting systems, fire alarm systems, branch circuitry, etc.).
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University.
Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit).
General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

Nice To Haves

Registered professional engineer (PE).
Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location.
This position is a safety-sensitive position.
The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

Responsibilities

Prepares design computations and quantity estimates and develops probable construction cost estimates for the smaller, less complex projects within the business unit (medium voltage power distribution, low voltage systems, fire alarm systems, backup power generation, electrical power distribution, life safety systems, etc.).
Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
Modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects.
Makes calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, etc.
Creates specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams.
Selects equipment based on recommendations of the Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules.
Provides drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
Researches design options and documents findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
Provides information to the Project Manager for incorporation into specifications.
Researches code issues and asks general questions of code officials.
Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.