Electrical Design Engineer (Building Engineering)

Arcadis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Building Systems to support our multidisciplinary Design and Engineering team. You will design building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and IT, and prepare IFC drawings for multiple projects.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers and clients, applying NFPA, NEC, IEEE and other standards, and use tools such as Revit, AutoCAD and SKM to deliver integrated designs across

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 4+ years of relevant Electrical Engineering experience.
• Electrical design and specification experience in power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, access control and related systems.
• Experience producing IFC drawings and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical designs and drawings for building facilities and systems.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve design-related problems.
• Apply industry standards and safety codes (NFPA, NEC, IEEE, UL, IEC).

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Access control

PA systems

Telecommunications

AV systems

REVIT modelling

IFC drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Etap

SKM

EDSA

Easy Power

BIM360

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for Building Systems to support our multidisciplinary Design and Engineering team.As an Electrical Engineer, you will be accountable for providing first-in-class solutions to internal and external clients through your technical expertise in electrical engineering and associated building systems. You will use your knowledge of building-level power distribution, lighting, emergency power, controls, and similar building systems to support the electrical discipline on multiple concurrent projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases. You will work with project teams consisting of architects, engineers, project managers and clients on various projects including sustainable solutions.Role accountabilities:Prepares electrical designs and drawings of building facilities and building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, PA, IT, etc., using computer-aided tools (e.g. EDSA and ETAP analytical software, CDEGS grounding software, Revit, AutoCad, and MicroStation CAD systems)Assist to identify cost-effective solutions to design problemsKnowledge and use of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, UFC, UBC as well as international standards such as IEC, CE, EN.Utilization of design and modeling software (AutoCAD, Revit, Elum Tools, BIM360, SKM, Etap, EDSA, Easy Power).Liaises internally with project managers and other discipline project leaders to obtain project information and to discuss specific design related problemsAssists in creating and presenting technical reports regarding the nature, status, and results of design or study assignmentsRequires the ability to recognize the implications of assigned work on the work of other disciplines, and ensures the necessary coordination occursDevelop strong industry relationships with other design professionalsQualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:BS in Electrical Engineering4 or more years of relevant experience in Electrical EngineeringElectrical design and specification experience in the following building systems: power distribution in buildings, lighting design, fire alarm systems, card access and camera security systems, PA systems, telecommunications systems and audio-visual systemsDesign experience producing IFC drawings and specificationsStrong written and verbal communications skillsPreferred Qualifications:FE / EIT CertificationPE Registration a plusStrong skills in the use of the REVIT modeling system is an assetExperience in full-service consulting design firms and coordination with in-house A/E resourcesWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $115,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.