Electrical Engineer III (semiconductor facility design)

IPS•Albany, NY

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 an Electrical Engineer to join our growing headquarters location in Albany, NY. The Electrical Engineer III assists in planning, designing and directing electrical engineering projects within the Design Department. Assignments contain specific tasks on project teams and the Electrical Engineer is expected to use their education, creativity and expertise to resolve the engineering problems and tasks as assigned. However, more experienced staff will always be available to help the Engineer when needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years 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) is strongly preferred.

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 project.
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 Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules.
Provides drawing for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
Researches design options and document findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
Keeps Project Manager informed of work load and any changes in project scope or additional services.
Provides information to Project Manager for incorporation into specifications.
Researches code issues and ask general questions of code officials.
Organizes and maintains project files.
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.
Special projects as assigned.