Design Engineer-Electrical

Professional Engineering Consultants, PA; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants, PA is seeking a Design Engineer to lead electrical design on several projects in Fort Collins, CO. You will develop engineering solutions using BIM/CAD tools and prepare deliverables that meet PEC's high standards.

The role involves design calculations, compliance with codes, coordination with the design team, and contributing to submittals, RFIs, and site investigations. Strong communication and independence are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited program
• Experience with BIM/CAD software and project deliverables
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to perform design and takeoff calculations both by hand and using software

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and coordinate with other staff for construction documents and specifications
• Review submittals, site investigations, and RFIs under Project Engineer guidance
• Conduct design and takeoff calculations using software
• Organize multiple projects and deliverables per PEC standards
• Coordinate information and files according to corporate workflows
• Communicate effectively with the design team to complete tasks on multiple projects

Skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Design calculation

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoDesk Revit

AutoDesk AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Acuity Visual Lighting Software

AGI

SKM Power Tools

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

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Salary 40 Hours Professional Fort Collins, CO, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Design Engineer will be responsible for design on multiple projects, working with other design disciplines internal and external to PEC to develop engineering solutions for PEC’s Clients. This position will be responsible for preparing design deliverables for a variety of projects while maintaining PEC’s standard of excellence. This position utilizes BIM/CAD software, hand calculations, and computer-based calculations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design, coordinates with other design staff for construction document and specification production in compliance with building codes, construction administration, and development of reports/studies
• Performs tasks during construction administration including review of submittals, site investigations, and RFI response under the direction of the Project Engineer
• Performs design and takeoff computations by hand and by computer software
• Organizes multiple projects and tasks and completes them in a timely manner, on schedule, and per PEC Standards
• Organize project information and files according to corporate standard practices and workflows
• Effectively communicates and coordinates with the Design Team to complete design tasks on numerous projects
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion

Special Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to workindependently and with others
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Experience with computer aided drafting and modeling using industry accepted software as described below:
  • AutoDesk Revit
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Acuity Visual Lighting Software and/or AGI
  • SKM Power Tools, EasyPower, and/or ETAP
• Experience with codes and regulations, interpreting plans, and design of discipline specific project components:
  • Electrical Equipment Layout and Room Sizing
  • Building Electrical Distribution (Power Distribution Panels, Panelboards, Motor Control, Transformers, Surge Protection, Generators, UPS Sytems) Design
    • Load Flow Calculations
    • Voltage Drop Calculations
    • Short Circuit Calculations
    • Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination
    • Arc Flash Calculations
    • Generator Sizing Calculations
  • Building Electrical System Circuiting Design
  • Grounding System Design
  • Medium Voltage Distribution Design
  • Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System Design
  • Building Lighting Design
  • Site Lighting Design
  • Sustainability/LEED Design
  • Fire Alarm Device Layout
  • Lightning Protection System Design
  • Cathodic Protection System Design
  • Electrical system design for Co-locate and Enterprise Data Centers
  • Basic Knowledge of Technology Systems
    • Security, Access Control, Security Cameras
    • Audio-Visual Systems
    • Public Address Systems
    • Telecommunications Cabling
    • Nurse Call Systems

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degreein an appropriate field of study from an ABET Accredited University is required

License and Certification

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.