Electrical Design Engineer — Building Systems, Remote

Thorson Baker & Associates Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Free Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Work from home flexibility

Work, life balance

Job summary

Thorson Baker + Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineer to participate in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.

You will engineer power and lighting systems, prepare cost-effective construction documents, and coordinate with architects, owners, and other disciplines. Expect travel nationwide to support site visits and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
FE/EIT a plus.
Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Responsibilities

Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.
Electrical engineering of power and lighting systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects.
Prepare calculations and well-coordinated construction documents that are cost effective, clear, and constructible in a friendly work environment.
Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, and other consultants throughout the design phases of the building project.
Perform engineering calculations including energy, load, photometrics, voltage drop, etc.
Meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase.
Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.