Electrical Engineer

I.A. Naman + Associates, Inc.•Houston, TX

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About The Position

I.A. Naman + Associates is hiring an Electrical Engineer to perform electrical engineering work for MEP consulting projects. The role covers research, development, planning, and design of electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, and related electrical subsystems. The engineer contributes throughout the design process, from researching project requirements and developing concepts to producing detailed designs, coordinating with project teams, and supporting implementation. The role works with clients, architects, contractors, and fellow engineers, and includes opportunities to develop technical expertise and project leadership skills. The position also provides direction to project team members and supports graduate engineers and draftspersons in developing designs using CAD software. The engineer represents the firm in project meetings, coordinates with construction service staff, and helps manage project scope, fees, additional services, and new work. The company is a Houston-headquartered MEP engineering firm with projects in 23 states and has provided engineering services since 1947.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a four-year university.
At least 3 to 4 years of experience in MEP design.
Professional Engineer registration in the State of Texas, either attained or in process.
Required working familiarity with and understanding of IEEE, NFPA (especially the NEC), International Building Codes, and Fire Codes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as industry-related software.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Professional certifications such as LEED.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications using CAD equipment, primarily Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Research and analyze client requests for proposals, specifications, codes and standards, and design criteria to assess design feasibility and applications.
Participate in developing electrical power, lighting, and fire alarm plans, schematics, schedules, and diagrams for electrical distribution and lighting systems.
Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, including IEEE, NFPA, International Building and Fire Codes, and the National Electrical Code.
Provide direction and leadership to project team members, including graduate engineers, designers, draftspersons, and administrative staff, to support proper design of MEP, fire protection, and fire alarm drawings and specifications.
Assist graduate engineers and draftspersons with project design using CAD software.
Coordinate with IAN+A Construction Service staff to support effective design implementation and timely resolution of issues.
Represent IAN+A at design and project meetings with clients, architects, consultants, general contractors, and others to discuss design status, project goals, and deliverables.
Manage estimating of project scope and fees and negotiate additional service requests and new work, securing approvals before implementation.
Verify that projects comply with relevant local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.