Electrical Designer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under supervision of licensed professional engineer, develops electrical engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, design documents, and assessments for commercial facilities, including new construction and renovation.
• Works somewhat autonomously to utilize Revit MEP and other MEP-specific design and calculation software to create detailed designs for construction documents.
• Selects electrical materials appropriate for facilities based on coordination with architects, engineers, plans, specifications, and code requirements.
• Occasionally partners directly with clients to form an understanding of and to define project scope, constraints, and design requirements, and provides support through construction completion.
• Ensures design products are complete, accurate, include the appropriate level of detail, align with client standards, and meet all relevant regulations and code requirements. Participates in and ensures QC/QA procedures are followed.
• Assists with construction administration oversight, including submittal review, RFI responses and periodic site observations.
• May review work of others to check for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with clients’ specifications. Redlines production plans for correction prior to engineer design review.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish non-routine tasks. 
• Cooperates and coordinates with other engineers, designers, and technicians on project activities. Provides support and assists others within the department as required.
• Participates in internal and external project meetings as needed.
• Provides positive example to other team members of appearance, attitude, and behavior.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated technical ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver products that are complete, accurate, and include appropriate level of detail
• Communication proficiency
• Proactive, self-starter that can complete assignments with decreased oversight

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three years related electrical design experience. Associate’s degree (A.A.) in engineering studies or similar from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Possesses and applies knowledge of principles of design, construction, engineering, building regulations, and design platforms and software.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Revit MEP proficiency preferred. 
• English language skills:  ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Reasoning skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Organizational skills: ability to prioritize and organize tasks; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Remote connectivity device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, etc.) with data plan sufficient for company requirements, including multi-factor authentication, time and mileage tracking, expense reimbursement, e-mail, and virtual communications. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a production/technical nature. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to sit up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to manipulate computer mouse up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces of project site occasionally.
• Ability to see clearly 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more; ability to identify and distinguish colors; ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.
• Moderate noise.
• Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, construction equipment (site visits).
• Potential risk of electric shock (site visits).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Fixed schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, including required core hours.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Eligible to submit application for alternative schedule and/or telecommuting after 90 days.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.