What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at DBR?
HIRING AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER IN SAN ANTONIO
ACCOUNTABILITY
Resolve day-to-day technical problems and perform design duties as a team leader on projects, while working with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.
Essential Functions
ACCOUNTABILITY
Resolve day-to-day technical problems and perform design duties as a team leader on projects, while working with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.
Essential Functions
- Review and sealing drawings prepared by self and/or other drawings prepared by under own direct supervision.
- Act as the primary designer on any type of project. Shall include all phases of a project from kick-off to completion of construction.
- Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or senior-level design staff such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
- Prepare preliminary task lists.
- Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
- Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks.
- Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design.
- Research and select equipment based on experience and fill out schedules.
- Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
- Research design options and document findings.
- Coordinate all design aspects with other disciplines.
- Research code issues and asks code officials questions.
- Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
- Keep project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
- Attend design and construction meetings and produce site observation reports when required.
- Edit specifications.
- Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents.
- Organize and maintain project files. Maintain neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to information required by other team members.
- Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting. Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection.
- Solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed.
- Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for systems and review contractor cost estimates.
- Perform and produce building assessment study reports.
- Performing as a Technical / Training Mentor to designers.
- Assist Practice Area Leader and Design Director with tasks as requested.
- Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
- At least 8 years of industry experience in building construction and design.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Advanced knowledge of system design and an understanding of applicable design codes.
- Revit and AutoCAD drafting/design experience and knowledge on reading construction drawings.
- Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting. Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word) or related software.
- Proficient in using office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.).
- Excellent research and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to interact well with clients and co-workers, in the field and the office.