Electrical Design Engineer Jobs

Salary: $ 65,000.00

We have partnered with a large engineering firm in the Fairfax, VA area to provide them with a Electrical Design Engineer. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills For The Electrical Design Engineer

#1. 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required.

#2. Proficient in AutoCAD MEP

#3. Experience drafting in the skilled trades industry.

Responsibilities Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
• 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
• Respond to RFI's for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
• Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems
• Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
• Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
• Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
• Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
• Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client's exposure to problems
• Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
• Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers

Requirements Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• Works well both independently and as part of the project team
• P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
• 3 to 5 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.
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
• Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Takes ownership of assignments
• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
• Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
• Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP is required. Experience with REVIT and COMCheck is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus

Other Key Requirements

• Candidate must live local to Fairfax, VA
• 100% onsite, in-office role. Hybrid remote/Office work schedule after the completion of 90 day Performance review.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits Of The Electrical Design Engineer

• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability
• Dental Insurance

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevante.