Design Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Turner Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,400 - 115,100; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer based out of New York City. The role involves conducting detailed electrical analysis and performing technical reviews for construction projects while ensuring compliance with U.S. building codes.

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of industry experience are required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,400 - $115,100.

Qualifications

• 4 years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Professional Engineer (Electrical) license required.
• Design experience on diverse projects through all phases of design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical analysis and mitigation of design risks.
• Perform technical reviews related to electrical work of projects.
• Establish effective relationships with project team members and clients.

Skills

Electrical Engineering expertise

Verbal and written communication skills

Design software knowledge

Knowledge of U.S. building design codes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Studio

Job description

Division: Headquarters

Project Location: Nashville, TN 37211 USA

Minimum Years Experience: 4

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education: Bachelors Degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Turner Engineering Group (TEG)

TEG is a construction‑focused Professional Engineering and Architectural team providing innovative solutions for design‑related challenges.

Position Description

Conduct Electrical analysis, provide input and perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk related to electrical work, identify and solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design‑build and design‑bid‑build systems projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews related to electrical work of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
• Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables as it relates to electrical work.
• Evaluate energy models related to electrical design.
• Review and assess project documentation such as drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings.
• Examine documents for compliance with local/national code requirements.
• Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements as related to electrical work.
• Evaluate and provide guidance for project non‑conformances and operations issues.
• Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
• Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code‑compliance, architectural, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire).
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited and credentialed degree program in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as Electrical Engineer
• Professional Engineer (Electrical) license, required
• Design experience on a diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with focus on all Electrical and Low Voltage Systems elements, required
• Think and write in a highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, required
• Electrical & Low Voltage products and costs knowledge
• U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience
• Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
• Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio)
• U.S. travel, 25%

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required include close, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of on‑site construction locations where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels are usually moderate to very loud.

Compensation

The salary range for this position for NYC applicants is $95,400 - $115,100.

Equal Opportunity

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer—minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.