What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer II (30679) position at HFA?
HFA has an exciting role for an experienced electrical designer to join a vigorously growing employee owned organization providing best in class design and problem solving solutions within the building design and construction industry for retail facilities. The electrical designer will be working on buildings and spaces across the continental US in a very fast paced, highly collaborative work environment. Therefore, great demonstrated time management skills and confidence in providing good design are essential to your success. The role will lead to greater responsibliity and client facing opportunity if desired.
Familiarity with local electrical codes, NEC, utility coordination, and savvy with Revit are key qualifications we seek.
We are a mutli-disciplinary firm and you'll be using your skill and experience to work in collaboration with in-house engineers and architects.
HFA embraces a work from anywhere mindset and this position can be remote for an individual that thrives in that setting. Hybrid and in-office work settings are acceptable as well.
Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.
Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.
Qualifications
Management Requirements: 0-3 staff
Education Requirements: BSEE or equivalent experience
Licensure Requirements: None required
Familiarity with local electrical codes, NEC, utility coordination, and savvy with Revit are key qualifications we seek.
We are a mutli-disciplinary firm and you'll be using your skill and experience to work in collaboration with in-house engineers and architects.
HFA embraces a work from anywhere mindset and this position can be remote for an individual that thrives in that setting. Hybrid and in-office work settings are acceptable as well.
Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Designer will work with Electrical Engineer and/or Electrical Design lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.
- Designer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects.
- Designer should be able to apply their knowledge of NEC and other national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Team Lead.
- Designer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and application to power and lighting design with oversight from Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design lead.
- Designer should have a basic understanding of photometric calculations, lighting design, fault current and be able to independently select lighting systems and controls for simple projects.
- Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer basic questions on NEC and/or other national standards.
- Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
- Designer should be able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Lead.
- Designer will, in some cases, have some level of direct client contact.
- Designer will be able to work within established budgets. Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will also be responsible for financial success of projects.
- Designer should be able to do fault current calculations and provide 1-Line diagrams with minimal supervision for simple systems.
- Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects.
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.
Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.
Qualifications
Management Requirements: 0-3 staff
Education Requirements: BSEE or equivalent experience
Licensure Requirements: None required