Electrical Engineer

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Remote

About The Position

We're on the lookout for an Electrical Engineer to join our team of teams! Our ideal candidate is a humble and confident electrical engineer with a passion for educational design, and at least seven (7) years of relevant skills and experience. Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our integrated team gets to work together on a wide range of project types – building design, performance engineering, communications campaigns, branding, enrollment marketing, financial analysis, projections and planning – and we're proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students across the United States. Will you join us? GMB doesn't operate within a hierarchical pyramid structure; instead, we operate as a network of teams that come together around specific goals to achieve our overarching purpose. We think this is a better way to work and helps everyone reach their potential. Finally, at GMB we embrace a flexible workplace that empowers each person to decide where and how they work best. Our inclusive, people-first culture encourages teams to collaborate, communicate and find fulfillment personally and professionally, regardless of location or schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
7+ years of experience in analyzing, designing and planning electrical engineering systems in buildings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on project teams
Demonstrated passion for the electrical engineering and architectural engineering consulting field
Must have current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
Familiarity with the use of Autodesk Revit to produce Electrical design documents
Experience with ElumTools
Passion for executing project vision and identifying creative electrical design solution with clients
Experience in power, lighting, and communications systems for buildings as well as some experience with power distribution systems up to 25 kV
Motivation to lead, mentor and contribute toward team's success
Practiced in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

Design, layout, and detail lighting, electrical power distribution and communications systems
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams on a wide variety of projects in the K12 and Higher Education markets
Produce high quality technical plans, specifications, drawings and models
Work extensively with 3D BIM/Revit, Visual, and EasyPower
Independently lead and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Design systems that are sustainable, high performing and/or US Green Building Council LEED
Prepare and present technical presentations to peers, project teams and clients
Visit project sites to assist with measuring, data collection and construction observation duties
Manage time and workload effectively, including the planning, organizing and prioritizing
May participate on other leadership and project teams.
Join a remote-first work environment yet have the ability to work in the field or one of our learning hubs as needed.