Electrical Design Engineer

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Program Architect to join our design group in a fast-growing environment, collaborating with engineers, architects, designers, builders, and manufacturers to develop a prototype building program and an alternative to traditional construction.

You will contribute from desk to factory floor to job sites and client meetings, driving design with cross-functional coordination and a focus on efficiency, safety, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• Experience with electrical system design for facilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 99 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, detail, and support installation of facility Electrical systems to meet client’s requirements.
• Communicate with customers and partners to understand project requirements, goals, design specifications, and operational environment, to develop costs and feasibility of new system designs.
• Work with cross disciplinary team to perform and optimize electrical system and equipment designs.
• Analyze Electrical systems and equipment to create solutions that optimize building performance, safety, manufacturing and construction efficiency and facility operational efficiency, including overcurrent protective device selective coordination, arc flash hazard, illumination, and energy performance analyses.
• Support projects by performing design for manufacturing, computer modeling, selection of manufacturing and construction methods, fabrication, testing, and implementation of products and systems.
• Evaluate cost, feasibility, and implementation of new facility Electrical systems.
• Evaluate design drawings & specifications according to required quality regulations.
• Assist in the management of design modeling activities to ensure compliance to the project schedule.
• Work with manufacturing and construction team to improve quality, flow and efficiency of implementation.
• Support project leader to coordinate efforts of design and manufacturing personnel during all phases.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

CADMEP

EasyPower

ETAP

Dapper/Captor

Job description

A bit about us

We exist to make better buildings faster. We are part of a larger framework - Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) - that guide building design so that construction can leverage manufacturing productivity. We’re made up of smart architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and other generalists that are united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit.

We are seeking a talented and energetic Architects to join our design group. Job description: As a Program Architect, you will work with project teams in a dynamic, rapid-growth work environment with bright and talented engineers, architects, designers, builders, crafters, and manufacturers to improve and deploy a prototype building program and to build an alternative to the traditional construction industry. From desk to factory floor to job sites and client meetings, you will be challenged to develop your skills in a new field, taking a critical role in project delivery via the DMC methodology.

Job Details

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Responsibilities/Duties

• Research, design, detail, and support installation of facility Electrical systems to meet client’s requirements.
• Communicate with customers and partners to understand project requirements, goals, design specifications, and operational environment, to develop costs and feasibility of new system designs.
• Work with cross disciplinary team to perform and optimize electrical system and equipment designs
• Analyze Electrical systems and equipment to create solutions that optimize building performance, safety, manufacturing and construction efficiency and facility operational efficiency, including overcurrent protective device selective coordination, arc flash hazard, illumination, and energy performance analyses.
• Support projects by performing design for manufacturing, computer modeling, selection of manufacturing and construction methods, fabrication, testing, and implementation of products and systems.
• evaluate cost, feasibility, and implementation of new facility Electrical systems.
• Evaluate design drawings & specifications according to required quality regulations.
• Assist in the management of design modeling activities to ensure compliance to the project schedule.
• Work with manufacturing and construction team to improve quality, flow and efficiency of implementation.
• Support project leader to coordinate efforts of design and manufacturing personnel during all phases.

Required Job Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering plus experience in the facility Electrical engineering industry
• Desire to take part in changing the construction industry
• Familiarity with design standards and regulations for electrical systems, e.g. National Electrical Code, Healthcare Facilities Code (NFPA 99), etc.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Punctual and able to meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred

• Professional Engineering license
• Experience with the design of healthcare facilities
• Experience with 3D Modeling programs, especially Revit, as well as AutoCAD, CADMEP
• Demonstrated capability with electrical system analysis software e.g. EasyPower, ETAP, or SKM Dapper/Captor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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