Electrical Engineer

Huitt-Zollars•Fort Worth, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with at least five years of experience to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems. Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
Registered Professional Engineer.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM.
Proficiency with Electrical analysis software such as SKM Powertools, Easypower (or eqiv)., and lighting analysis with AGi32 or equivalent.
Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination.
Intermediate skills with spreadsheet software.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101.
Familiarity with industry energy standards (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).
Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
Must pass HZ security clearance review and pass Federal Government base access requirements.
Ability to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Exam Ready EIT will be considered
Experience using the Unified Facilities Criteria and designing projects on federal installations preferred.
LEED AP, CEM credentials is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.
Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.
Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.
Prepare designs and handle design review and quality control.
Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.
Research building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.
Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.
Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.
Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.
Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.
Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.
Update Project Managers on work progress and address potential project problems.
Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.
Review project construction submittmits and shop drawings.
Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists (Some travel involved).