Electrical Design Engineer: Power & Controls for Buildings

Davies Engineering Group; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Davies Engineering Group in Elizabethtown, PA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope on design and analysis projects across commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical facilities.

You will apply electrical codes and best practices, grow with Davies Engineering standards, and deliver high-quality results through client interactions and project work. AutoCAD/Revit experience and strong communication are valued as part of a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Architectural Engineering Degree required from an ABET accredited program.
• 3-7 years of experience.
• AutoCAD and Revit (preferred) and MS Office products.
• Power distribution design from 120V up to 15kV.
• Experience with project design and installation in industrial facilities, with a preference for food & beverage plant experience.
• Experience with AC power systems, electrical machines, three-phase motors, and/or industrial control systems.
• Cross-discipline consulting project coordination strongly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Visit client sites to determine existing conditions, meet with contractors and code officials
• Meet with clients to determine project scope, background data, equipment preferences
• Make equipment selection using manufacturers' information
• Prepare designs and details using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Prepare and edit technical specifications
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Investigate problems using knowledge about electrical codes and construction methods
• Institute quality control procedures to ensure correct and accurate deliverables
• Review design with client representatives
• Perform construction administration, including answering contractor questions, and making field visits to review construction status
• Perform concept development, design, and analysis for projects including: Power distribution systems for commercial/industrial/institutional buildings including new and retrofit projects, large chillers, boilers, and pumps, motor control centers, switchgear, substations, fire pumps, emergency generators, UPSs, grounding systems
• Lighting design including interior, site, high-bay, exit and emergency lighting systems
• Communications, data and miscellaneous building systems including (fire alarm, PA, intercom, telephone, data)
• Building and industrial control systems

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

PE

Power distribution design

Industrial facilities experience

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical or Architectural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Davies Engineering Group in Elizabethtown, PA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope on design and analysis projects across commercial, industrial, and pharmaceutical facilities.

You will apply electrical codes and best practices, grow with Davies Engineering standards, and deliver high-quality results through client interactions and project work. AutoCAD/Revit experience and strong communication are valued as part of a collaborative team environment.