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Electrical Designer

Fairfax, VA

Posted: 04/03/2024 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 29863

Job Description

Remote Opportunity for An Electrical Designer to design electrical systems for residential, multi-family residential, and light commercial projects using the industry’s leading modeling software. This position requires someone with strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and experience in the construction industry.

Required:
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
  • E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
  • P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP and Revit is required. Experience with COMCheck is a plus.
  • Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
  • Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
  • Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
  • Takes ownership of assignments
  • Works well both independently and as part of the project team
Job Responsibilities:
  • Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
  • Respond to RFI’s for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
  • Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
  • Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
  • Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
  • Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
  • Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
  • Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
  • Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client’s exposure to problems
  • Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
  • If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
  • Oversee deliverables to and from clients
  • Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
  • Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems
Salary Range-$60,000-$70,000
Please submit resume to: wendyc@selectek.com or call Wendy 678-802-6616

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