Electrical Project Engineer
About The Position
Leading multi-disciplinary team is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer for their Cleveland team! This role involves overseeing electrical design execution for a variety of project types including Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects. The engineer will also perform analysis, design, and documentation for power distribution, lighting systems, and backup power systems, and coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology, and lighting design. Additionally, the role includes performing electrical design calculations, developing electrical systems diagrams, selecting and scheduling electrical equipment, and preparing design deliverables for various document stages (SD, DD, CD). The position also requires assisting with budgeting, reviewing contractor change orders, performing construction administrative duties, ensuring designs adhere to QA/QC standards, attending client and local jurisdiction meetings, and resolving construction issues with contractors. Business development support, including participation in trade organizations, and managing multiple projects simultaneously are also key aspects of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- 8+ years of electrical design/project management consulting experience
- Experience with electrical system studies (short circuit, over-current device coordination and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E)
- Experience/knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA guidelines, and FGI guidelines
- PE License preferred
- Working knowledge of design/analysis software (Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP and Easy power)
- Knowledge of standard construction practices
Responsibilities
- Project/client management
- Oversee electrical design execution for a variety of project types (Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects
- Plan/manage design process with department managers
- Supervise staff/perform following duties:
- Perform analysis, design and documentation for power distribution, lighting systems and backup power systems
- Coordinate project with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design
- Coordinate with other internal teams/disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution
- Perform electrical design calculations (electrical loads/panel schedules)
- Develop electrical systems diagrams (one-line)
- Select/schedule electrical equipment
- Meet with vendors to determine specifications then edit as needed
- Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents
- Assist with budgeting by providing cost opinions
- Review contractors change orders
- Perform construction administrative duties including RFI responses and review of contractor change orders
- Ensure designs adhere to QA/QC standards
- Attend meetings (clients, local jurisdictions)
- Work with contractors to resolve construction issues
- Assist with business development including participation in various trade organizations
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
