Electrical Design Engineer (1155861)

The Judge Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer in Baltimore, MD. You will contribute under guidance from senior engineers to complete and maintain electrical designs for lighting, power distribution, and related systems using AutoCAD and REVIT in compliance with NEC.

You will perform calculations, prepare plans and schedules, develop cost estimates, and participate in client and departmental meetings to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; EIT preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC and industry standards for electrical design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for electrical design; REVIT proficiency desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality electrical designs including lighting and power distribution per NEC.
• Create plan drawings, riser diagrams, details, and schedules.
• Perform electrical load, lighting density, and short circuit calculations.
• Develop cost estimates and assist in contract documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet budgets and timelines.

Skills

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Safety-oriented

English communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MS Office

SKM Software

Means Estimating

Job description

Location: Baltimore, MD

Salary: $90,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Electrical Design Engineer

Overall Responsibility: With guidance from senior engineers, responsible for the completion and maintenance of high quality electrical designs, including but not limited to: lighting & power distribution, using AutoCAD and Revit, while complying with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other industry standards.

• Determines design criteria, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components.
• Refines rough sketches and notes to include material quantities and equipment specifications obtained from standard calculations and vendor information.
• Develops quantities and determines labor and material costs for cost estimates-- generally supports preparation of contract documents.
• Accurately performs appropriate calculations for assignments, including but not limited to: lighting density calculations using standard lighting software, electrical load calculations complying with NEC 220, and short circuit calculations using industry standard methods.
• Prepares plan drawings, riser diagrams, details, and schedules using appropriate software.
• Develops solutions to design problems.
• Selects basic electrical equipment, such as panel boards, switchgear, transformers, conductors, light fixtures, lighting controls, etc. with guidance from senior engineers in the company.
• Assists in the creation of construction cost estimates.
• Performs site surveys and contributes to engineering studies.
• Attends and contributes to client and departmental meetings.
• Ensures assigned projects are completed within budget and on time.

• Supports applicable software requests as needed.
• Lends support to all business areas outside of electrical focus as needed.
• Duties as assigned by Electrical Discipline Lead.

Requirements

Needed Skills:

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), and industry standards for electrical design
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
• AutoCAD proficiency for Electrical Engineer candidate.
• AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency for Electrical Designer candidate.
• Ability to learn and become capable in SKM Software and Means Estimating Software within four months of hire.
• Understanding of underlying principals of A/E industry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Detail and safety-oriented.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
• Education/Experience Minimum:
• BS in Electrical Engineering
• EIT preferred for Electrical Engineering candidate.
• Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record.
• Valid state driver’s license (any in US).
• In possession of appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the US.
• Ability to meet worksite security requirements.