What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Davies Engineering Group?
Electrical Engineer
Elizabethtown, PA
Elizabethtown, PA
Overview
Davies Engineering Group is looking for an Electrical Engineer to contribute to innovative design and analysis projects across commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical facilities.
In this role, you’ll take charge of the electrical scope to provide meaningful solutions for our clients. You’ll apply your electrical engineering expertise, code knowledge, and best practices while expanding your skills through project work and client interactions. As you grow, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Davies Engineering standards and client expectations which will empower you to deliver high-quality results.
What You'll Do:
You will work with other engineers and design specialists as part of a project team, and team size depends on the project scope and complexity.
- Visit client sites to determine existing conditions, meet with contractors and code officials
- Meet with clients to determine project scope, background data, equipment preferences
- Make equipment selection using manufacturers' information
- Prepare designs and details using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Prepare and edit technical specifications
- Prepare construction cost estimates
- Investigate problems using knowledge about electrical codes and construction methods
- Institute quality control procedures to ensure correct and accurate deliverables
- Review design with client representatives
- Perform construction administration, including answering contractor questions, and making field visits to review construction status
- Perform concept development, design, and analysis for projects including:
- Power distribution systems for commercial/industrial/institutional buildings including new and retrofit projects, large chillers, boilers, and pumps, motor control centers, switchgear, substations, fire pumps, emergency generators, UPSs, grounding systems
- Lighting design including interior, site, high-bay, exit and emergency lighting systems
- Communications, data and miscellaneous building systems including (fire alarm, PA, intercom, telephone, data)
- Building and industrial control systems
Skills amp; Experience:
Education
Years of Experience
Software
Electrical or
Architectural Engineering Degree required
(ABET accredited)
3-7 years
AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), MS Office
- Electrical or Architectural Engineering Degree required from an ABET acredited program
- 3-7 years of experience
- AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), MS Office products
- PE preferred, not required
- Power distribution design from 120V up to 15kV
- Development of electrical construction packages including AutoCAD and Revit drawings and written specifications
- Experience with project design and installation in industrial facilities, with a preference for food amp; beverage plant experience
- Experience with AC power systems, electrical machines, three-phase motors, and/or industrial control systems
- Cross-discipline consulting project coordination strongly preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to learn and grow in career
Why Davies?
Davies Engineering Group is named after the late Gary Davies, an engineer who inspired others to dream bigger, work harder, and do what's right - even if it's not easy. DEG represents the continued growth and evolution of our engineering team, and we show up for our people with the same mindset. With a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, and comprehensive benefits, Davies is continuing to move forward, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.