Electrical Project Engineer

Welsbach Electric Corp.•New York, NY

11d•$110,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Electrical Project Engineer assists with engineering and coordination of electrical work. The role involves drafting and coordinating electrical installations in accordance with contract documents and with the broader project team; translating contract drawings into 2D and 3D installation drawings; managing clash detection and identifying and resolving conflicts; incorporating change orders and as-built conditions; and contributing to project-specific BIM strategies, scope, and planning. The position supports the Director of Engineering and provides technical and quality direction in the field. It works with systems, project management, and field supervision teams to support testing, plan future work, maintain schedules and status updates, and communicate project delivery, productivity, and design quality. The engineer uses Revit MEP or AutoCAD MEP to produce installation shop drawings and sketches, lays out electrical systems in 3D for BIM coordination, participates in project and design meetings, performs basic design calculations under engineer direction and review, and manages communications with internal teams and general contractors or construction managers. Travel to project sites is required. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with company quality, safety, contract, and policy requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One to five years of related experience in the electrical industry.
Knowledge of the electrical construction industry, contract documentation, the National Electrical Code, and design.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
Experience performing electrical, construction, or engineering calculations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Conscientiousness, personal responsibility, and dependability.
Ability to adapt to an office environment and act ethically.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize multiple projects and plan resources effectively.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Commitment to company values.
Ability to communicate effectively in English and collaborate with customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including navigating job sites and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Director of Engineering and provide direction in the field regarding technical and quality issues.
Work with the Systems Manager to facilitate and support field testing.
Work with the Project Manager and Field Supervision to develop plans for future work.
Maintain schedules and status updates under the oversight of the Project Manager.
Assist in developing and implementing project-specific BIM strategies, scope, and plans.
Use Revit MEP or AutoCAD MEP to create installation shop drawings and sketches from contract drawings.
Lay out electrical systems, including cable trays, conduits, and equipment, in 3D for BIM coordination.
Participate in customer, project, and design meetings to gather and review requirements and resolve conflicts with other trades.
Understand lighting control, security systems, fire alarm, power, block diagrams, and one-line diagrams; develop and understand point-to-point drawings.
Perform basic design calculations, such as pulling calculations and duct sizing, under engineer direction and review.
Communicate project status, including target delivery, productivity, and design quality.
Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
Travel to various project sites and field locations as required.
Maintain confidentiality of engineering department and company information.
Comply with ISO 9000:2015 operations work instructions, contracts, the safety program, and company policies and procedures.
Escalate critical or sensitive issues to the Director of Engineering or Project Manager with recommendations for resolution.
Perform additional assignments as required by company operating needs or as directed by executives.