Designer Engineer-Electrical

Professional Engineering Consultants; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants in Topeka, KS seeks a Design Engineer to lead electrical design on multiple projects using BIM/CAD software and hand calculations. You will coordinate with design disciplines and prepare deliverables while upholding PEC’s standard of excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university and strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field from an ABET accredited university required.
• Experience with BIM/CAD software and building codes for design.
• Ability to perform load, voltage drop, short-circuit, and coordination calculations.
• Strong communication and collaboration across design teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and produces construction documents per codes and standards.
• Coordinates with design staff for reports, submittals, site investigations, and RFI responses.
• Performs design and takeoff calculations by hand and software.
• Organizes multiple projects to meet PEC standards and timelines.
• Communicates effectively with the Design Team to complete tasks on many projects.

Skills

Independence

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Code experience

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Acuity/AGI

SKM Power Tools

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

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
• 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
• Sustainability/LEED 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.