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 plan and manage the design process with department managers and supervise staff. Key responsibilities include performing analysis, design, and documentation for power distribution, lighting systems, and backup power systems, as well as coordinating with specialists for fire alarm, technology, and lighting design. The role also requires coordination with other internal teams for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution, performing electrical design calculations, developing electrical systems diagrams, selecting and scheduling electrical equipment, and meeting with vendors. The engineer will prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, and CD level documents, assist with budgeting by providing cost opinions, review contractor change orders, and perform construction administrative duties including RFI responses. Ensuring designs adhere to QA/QC standards, attending client and local jurisdiction meetings, and working with contractors to resolve construction issues are also key aspects. Additionally, the role involves assisting with business development and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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
- Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
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
