What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Salas O'Brien?
Electrical Engineer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary: Performing electrical engineering work through the life cycle of equipment, facilities, and sites from design development, to construction, oversite, and operation and maintenances. Work will entail performing in-field walk-downs of equipment and facilities, analyzing systems and components, preparing design concepts sketches and drawings, compiling data and writing technical narrative reports. In addition, assigned work tasks will be diversified and require successful candidates to “think outside the box” and work well with multi-disciplinary engineering design teams.
Responsibilities:
- Design of commercial and industrial power, lighting, communications, fire alarm and security systems (plans, specs, and cost estimates).
- Perform Arc Flash Hazard Analysis.
- Perform facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning.
- Perform detailed cost analyses and material take-offs of a variety of building types throughout the US and other countries.
- Perform construction management for ongoing construction efforts.
- Work with multi-disciplinary design teams.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Experience: Two to four years’ experience and is seeking to specialize in Power for Electrical Engineering throughout their career. Prefer EIT License or prior engineering co-op/internship experience
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software:
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams/Sharepoint and email Applications
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Experience with CAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools for Windows, Easy Power, or other electrical system modeling/drafting software highly preferred.
Competencies
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
- Confident and ambitious problem solver
- Creative and Innovative
- Self-directed Initiative
- Dependable
- Understands the culture of business
- Detail Oriented
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain a clearance from the Defense Security Service and other Federal Government Agencies.
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performing inspections and providing construction support may require climbing ladders and stairs and accessing spaces such as roofs, basements, crawl spaces or utility tunnels.
- Industrial site investigations and field construction support may require extensive walking.
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Travel: Up to 30%
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000