Electrical Engineer

Lightserve•Charlotte, NC

10d•Remote

About The Position

Lightserve Electrical Power Solutions (EPS), a division of Lightserve Corporation, specializes in electrical projects involving lighting systems, electrical distribution, and standby generation. The Electrical Engineer oversees and manages the engineering and design of electrical projects. The role calls for strong leadership and communication skills, knowledge of electrical distribution equipment, and project-management capability. The engineer takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and manages multiple tasks to complete projects on time and within scope. The position must follow corporate policies and procedures and uphold ethical standards and Lightserve’s core values. The employee represents Lightserve and the department with integrity and professionalism in internal and external communications. The role is based in a remote office and requires some travel, occasionally overnight, to meet vendors and customers and review project sites.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering degree.
Obtain a valid Professional Engineering license within one year.
At least 4 years of electrical engineering experience in the construction industry.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Ability to implement projects effectively while managing time constraints and resource allocation.
Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze system requirements for compliance with national and local codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE.
Experience with UL 891 switchboards and UL 1008 transfer switches.
Experience designing and modeling lighting photometrics.
Experience coordinating with utility requirements.
Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and regulations.
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight.

Nice To Haves

NCEES record for additional licenses.
Experience with generation and microgrid systems.
Experience with utility interconnection processes.
Proficiency in SKM or similar software and systems coordination.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the estimating team during proposal-stage evaluations and prepare related proposal drawings and scopes of work.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and specifications for electrical projects in accordance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinate with customers, vendors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and other external stakeholders to ensure the scope of work is appropriate.
Coordinate with estimators, project managers, procurement, and other internal stakeholders so the scope of work is understood in support of construction.
Design electrical systems and perform calculations; review, sign, and seal projects.
Participate in reviews of other engineers’ work in the division.
Travel to meet vendors and customers and review project sites.
Identify potential project issues early and develop mitigation strategies to manage risk.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout construction.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.