Graduate Electrical Engineer

Baird, Hampton And Brown • San Antonio, TX

62d

About The Position

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber. We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Graduate Electrical Engineer. As an entry level position, you will learn to design of power, lighting, and signal systems for commercial projects including schools, retail, industrial, municipal, commercial, critical care environments, healthcare, and more. Working closely with Professional Engineers, Engineers-in-Training, and Designers, you will first develop the technical skills for the design process . You will learn to perform photometric analyses of lighting systems, use power analysis software to calculate voltage drop, short circuit currents and arc flash boundaries. During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side to eventually manage the full scope of an electrical engineering project. In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer in Training certification or the ability to receive within one year.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
• Knowledge or experience with construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Other relevant programs could include Bluebeam, AGI-32, SKM Power

Responsibilities

• Select lighting fixtures and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes.
• Design electrical distribution systems starting from the utility source to the customer panelboards then to receptacles and equipment loads.
• Assist in cost estimate and specification preparation.
• Perform studies and reports on arc flash, coordination, equipment assessments as well as energy efficiency improvements
• Perform photometric analysis of lighting systems.
• Use power analysis software to calculate voltage drop, short circuit currents and arc flash boundaries.
• Perform site visits to document existing electrical installations to identify impact for proposed renovations, as well as during construction to confirm the installation meets the contract documents.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with clients, consultants, owners, and internal staff members on projects.

Benefits

• BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion.
• BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
• We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs.
• We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities.
• More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees