Electrical Engineer, PE

Vestal Corporation•San Antonio, TX

1d•$125,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design of building electrical systems, including lighting, power, and specialty systems, and prepare electrical construction documents. The role includes leading power distribution design at medium voltage and below and working with systems at 115 kV and higher. The engineer manages accurate construction document development, prepares drawings, material listings, and specifications, and reviews applicable code requirements, including NEC and energy codes. The position performs routine design tasks across varying project scopes, coordinates with Project Managers to keep design within established budgets, uses design software to incorporate designs into project documents, and researches and applies building, energy, regulatory, and industry code requirements. It also involves field audits and surveys of existing conditions and electrical components, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices, and direct client interaction when presenting design work. The engineer follows company quality-control and project-management procedures, supports a positive working environment, and leads designers and less experienced engineers. Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, movement around the office and other buildings within the office complex, and frequent communication and accurate exchange of information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited university or similar.
5+ years of experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) credential.
Experience working as a Lead Electrical Engineer.
Proficiency in code requirements, including NEC and energy codes.
Familiarity with NEC, fire alarm, power design, low and medium voltage, and lighting design.
Experience working with other engineering disciplines.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and specialized design software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team-building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Effective time management, personal conduct, and change-management abilities.
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
Must comply with Vestal Corporation’s core values to support safe and efficient business operations and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking ability.
Experience using BlueBeam Revu.
Experience using Revit.
Experience using AutoCAD.
Experience using WinEst Pro Plus.
Experience using Navisworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the design of power distribution systems, including medium voltage and below, and work with 115 kV and higher.
Manage the creation and completion of accurate construction documents.
Prepare working construction-document drawings, material listings, and specifications.
Review code requirements, including compliance with NEC and energy codes.
Perform routine design tasks and work on varying portions of projects.
Work with the Project Manager to keep design within the established budget.
Use design software and incorporate designs into project documents.
Research and apply building code, energy, regulatory, and industry code requirements.
Conduct field audits, survey existing conditions, and record information about lighting, switchgear, motors, and other electrical equipment.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work across multiple offices.
Work directly with clients to present design work.
Comply with company quality-control and project-management procedures.
Promote a positive working environment in support of organizational goals.
Lead designers and less experienced engineers.
Perform other duties as assigned.