What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Cromwell Architects Engineers?
Position Purpose
Design lighting, power distribution, and low voltage systems for commercial, industrial, and military construction of varying building types. The Electrical Engineer will work independently and as part of a team. They will be required to effectively convey technical information, collaborate with team members, and communicate with clients.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Electrical design, including lighting, power, and systems, using Revit for modeling.
- Travel to job sites for verifying existing conditions and data gathering.
- Coordinate with electric utility company representatives.
- Meet with clients to discuss project requirements.
- Conduct building assessments and prepare detailed reports.
- Ability to manage varied workload from one large project to several small projects, meeting all deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Knowledge of building codes and standards, applicable to the electrical discipline, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, etc.
- Ability to research and apply building codes and standards as updates are released.
- Knowledge of lighting concepts, technologies, controls, calculations, and emergency lighting.
- Knowledge of power distribution strategies, including generator-backed systems, load calculations, and short circuit concepts.
- General knowledge of low voltage systems such as network cabling, nurse call, security.
- Knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Word, necessary for design calculations and project narratives.
- Self-motivated to collaborate with other disciplines to meet project deadlines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts in an understandable and concise way.
- Creative thinking to solve design issues.
- Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to work on multiple projects and stay within scope, schedule, cost and quality specifications.
Qualifications / Prior Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in the field.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience in the field.
- Experience with electrical design of projects from initial concept to completion, including drawings, specifications, and design narratives.
- Experience with electrical building design, power distribution, and lighting
- Prefer Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, Power Tools for Windows (PTW) and/or Easy Power
- Prefer FE or PE Licensure
- Prefer RCCD Certification
- Travel: 5% – 10%
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Prolonged period of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer.
- Exposure to outside elements when on location site.
Who We Are
Cromwell Architects Engineers offers the opportunity to be part of something bigger. Many of our staff boast long-term careers with the firm – some reaching over 40 years. We are a full-service firm providing opportunities to advance within, as you pursue your vocation. We strive to place employee passion and personal commitments in a healthy relationship with their work commitments. Our team welcomes you to explore opportunities that will allow you to be part of an organization that prides itself on innovation and dedication, while working together to exceed expectations.
