Electrical Design Engineer

NR Consulting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting in Texas is seeking a design engineer to work under a senior engineer on electrical design projects. You will analyze data, apply building codes, and deliver drawings using AutoCAD and Revit with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of electrical design experience, and a PE license is a plus. Familiarity with data centers, lighting, and fire alarm systems is beneficial. A valid driver's license and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in electrical design
• Professional Engineering License a plus
• Familiar with data centers and mission critical design principles a plus
• Familiar with lighting and fire alarm systems a plus
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites as required to complete tasks
• Ability to execute standard electrical calculations
• Equipment selections and equipment applications
• A general understanding of electrical systems and building codes
• Drafting through AutoCAD/Revit
• Conforming to company standards (AutoCAD/Revit, network)
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel) and mathematical ability
• Familiar with short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies
• Work with others and accept direction from senior personnel
• Be a self-starter and meet deadlines, including overtime as needed
• Use English language for technical terms

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design

Building codes

Short-circuit studies

Arc flash studies

Drafting/documentation

MS Office

Teamwork

English skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Type: Full-time

The design engineering candidate shall work under the supervision of a senior engineer and will be responsible for electrical design. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. May be the primary contact with clients. The candidate shall have a thorough understanding of low voltage electrical systems and ability to execute projects with minimal oversight.

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Travel to project sites, via car/plane/train as required to complete tasks
• Ability to execute standard electrical calculations
• Equipment Selections and Equipment Applications
• A general understanding of electrical systems, electrical and building codes, etc.
• Able to execute their own drafting thru AutoCAD/Revit
• Conforming to company standards (AutoCAD/Revit, network)
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent computer (Microsoft - Word, Excel, etc.), mathematical and communication skills
• Must be familiar with the preparation and evaluation of short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies.
• Must be able to work with others and accept direction from various senior personnel
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently and be responsible for meeting deadlines, including working necessary hours to meet deliverables deadline.
• Must have working knowledge of English language and the ability to speak and write English with technical terms.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of work assigned.
• Works without close supervision.
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 5-7 years of experience in electrical design and AutoCAD/Revit
• Professional Engineering License a plus
• Familiar with data centers and mission critical design principles a plus
• Familiar with lighting and fire alarm systems a plus
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States