Mission Critical - Electrical Designer

Primary responsibilities include providing for the design and technical systems for large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for building system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline.
• It is expected that Level 4 is in regular coordination with Supervisor in project development and performance.
• Level 4 Electrical Engineer shall have a proficient knowledge of primary sectors of design including:
  • Power Distribution
  • Lighting and Controls
  • Fire Alarm
  • Specification writing and editing.
  • Energy conservation and sustainability/report technical writing.
• Function as Project Discipline Team Leader on large, complex projects when assigned.
• Responsible for directing and overseeing project team members within their own discipline. Level 4 is responsible for monitoring and executing team compliance with project budget.
• Prepare and monitor project status reports.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader in preparing project Man-hour Estimates.
• Prepare and document required code research for project.
• Participate in the development of the project cost model and design to it.
• Develop and maintain Electrical Basis of Design Journal throughout the life of the project.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Interface with other Project Discipline Team Leaders.
• Respond to client questions/requests within 24 hours.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor and mentor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

TYPICAL DUTIES - NON-PROJECT RELATED

• Mentor support engineers to help prepare them for greater project responsibilities.
• Provide regular feedback to the Electrical Engineering Discipline Leader on performance of support engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and services, and participate in the implementation.
• Participate in in-house training activities.
• Participate in related professional organizations and activities.
• Contribute to department discussions on field feedback, lessons learned, new technology or developments encountered.
• Offer recognition to those staff members observed doing excellent work and/or things beyond their job expectations.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and licensure highly recommended.
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum six years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Proficiency in short circuit and selective coordination calculation. Utilization of EDSA, SKM or other analytical modeling software preferred.
• Excellent written/ verbal communication and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff, and delegate work assignments.
• Computer and CADD/BIM literate.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.