Electrical Design Engineer

Professional Engineering Consultants; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Engineering Consultants is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to multiple projects, producing design deliverables and coordinating with internal and external teams. The role relies on BIM/CAD tools, hand calculations, and software-based analyses to develop engineering solutions for PEC's clients.

The ideal candidate will have an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree and strong communication skills, with experience in electrical system design, distribution, and related software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with CAD and BIM software for design deliverables.
• Familiarity with electrical system design and codes.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering deliverables for multiple projects in compliance with building codes and PEC standards.
• Coordinate with design staff and manage construction document production.
• Perform hand and software-based design and takeoff computations.
• Organize multiple projects to meet schedules and PEC workflows.
• Communicate effectively with the design team across projects.
• Assist with project information management and reporting.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Work ethic

Team collaboration

CAD/BIM software familiarity

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Acuity Lighting

AGI

SKM Power Tools

EasyPower

ETAP

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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
• Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination
• Arc Flash Calculations
• Generator Sizing CalculationsBuilding Electrical System Circuiting DesignGrounding System DesignMedium Voltage Distribution DesignUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System DesignSustainability/LEED DesignCathodic Protection System DesignElectrical system design for Co-locate and Enterprise Data CentersBasic Knowledge of Technology SystemsSecurity, Access Control, Security CamerasAudio-Visual SystemsPublic Address SystemsTelecommunications CablingNurse Call Systems

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in 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