Electrical Engineer (5+ years)

Coffman Engineers • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Coffman Engineers is seeking a self-motivated Electrical Engineer with five or more years of experience in electrical and technology systems design. The role develops coordinated construction documents and technical specifications from project conception through completion and supports construction administration. The engineer consults with architects, owners, and general contractors; coordinates with multidisciplinary design teams; and takes ownership of assigned project responsibilities. Desired project experience includes healthcare, higher education, hospitality and housing, commercial, industrial, and federal work. The role also involves site surveys, documenting existing conditions, supporting construction-phase field activities, and contributing to marketing and business initiatives as needed. Travel for site visits is required. The position is not eligible for sponsorship and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of relevant electrical engineering design and construction experience in the AEC industry.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience developing electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration.
• Experience preparing and editing electrical technical specifications and coordinating specifications with drawings and project requirements.
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems.
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations.
• Experience coordinating electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and general electronic drawing format software.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Bluebeam, and related collaboration tools.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, EasyPower, or SKM.
• Experience conducting site surveys, documenting existing conditions, and supporting construction-phase field activities.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Government.
• Ability to travel for site visits.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers.
• Desire to learn and work with a team of professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with technology systems design, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems.
• Experience with lighting design software such as AGi32 or Visual Lighting.
• Experience with medium- and/or high-voltage systems.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals.
• Experience with federal project design.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, hospitality/housing, commercial, industrial, and federal projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical construction documents from concept design through construction administration.
• Prepare and edit electrical technical specifications and coordinate them with drawings and project requirements.
• Design building power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, and related electrical systems.
• Design technology systems, including telecommunications, security, and access control systems, as applicable.
• Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder and branch circuit sizing, and related design calculations.
• Coordinate electrical and technology systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, civil, and other project disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction-phase submittals.
• Conduct site surveys, document existing conditions, and support construction-phase field activities.
• Consult with architects, owners, and general contractors and coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Manage multiple assignments independently and provide guidance to less-experienced engineers and designers.
• Contribute to marketing and business initiatives as needed.
• Travel for site visits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible PTO program.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Individually tailored professional and technical advancement and personal growth support.
• Fun work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level