Electrical Engineer II (Power Systems)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Building Electrical Group designs building electrical systems for design-build industrial projects, including food and beverage production facilities. The Electrical Engineer II has technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. The role includes designing building power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems; producing calculations and bid documents; specifying and procuring electrical equipment; and supporting project planning, construction observation, and startup. The position also contributes to department standards and supports talent development. Travel to customer project sites and other offices is required, estimated at up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
4–7 years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
4–7 years of work experience designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordination of fixture placement with trades.
4–7 years of work experience preparing electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
4–7 years of work experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or other related design programs.
Travel up to 25% to project sites and other offices.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience in a manufacturing or construction setting.
Progress toward professional engineer (PE) licensure is desirable.

Responsibilities

Design normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for industrial facilities, including 208V, 480V, and medium-voltage systems.
Document design calculations, including short-circuit, selective-coordination, arc-flash, generator-sizing, voltage-drop, load, conductor-sizing, and raceway-fill calculations.
Maintain project document organization, manage time, and meet commitments.
Design lighting for food-processing spaces, including emergency and inspection lighting calculations, and coordinate fixture placement and mounting with other trades.
Design fire alarm systems in accordance with applicable codes and requirements.
Specify electrical means and methods, grounding, startup, low- and medium-voltage cables, and equipment.
Design low-voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, and cameras.
Create power plans, power one-lines, panel schedules, fire alarm requirements, and low-voltage system definitions.
Review project scope with clients and create and manage a needs list.
Produce bid documents, including layout drawings, one-lines, risers, schedules, details, and specifications.
Add 2D and 3D devices to Xrefs using CAD.
Procure long-lead lighting fixtures and power distribution equipment, including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCCs, generators, variable-speed drives, and UPSs.
Perform transformer configuration and short-circuit calculations, identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
Estimate weights of main trays, trapezes, and equipment requiring support.
Assist with the electrical bid process, observe construction, and assist with startup.
Support project planning and feasibility studies.
Participate in and support department-wide standards development, updates, and maintenance.
Research electrical building and power materials and best practices.
Support talent growth within the organization.
Travel to customer project sites and other offices for fieldwork, reviews, audits, and meetings.