Electrical Designer

Net Positive Consulting Engineers; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Net Positive Consulting Engineers seeks an Electrical Designer to perform building electrical design, drafting, and support for the Electrical team. Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines and applying electrical codes.

Requirements include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years' experience, EIT, and proficiency in AutoCAD/REVIT. Overtime and site visits are possible; PE preferred when available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• EIT required.
• PE preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical design tasks for building electrical systems including power, lighting, and controls.
• Research design options and apply engineering judgment to select viable solutions.
• Apply NEC, CEC, California Energy Code, NFPA standards in designs.
• Serve as electrical point of contact with in-house and outside consultants.
• Attend site meetings and perform site investigations with minimal oversight.
• Perform Construction Administration tasks like reviewing submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Team player

Good communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Under supervision of engineer of record(s) and lead electrical engineer, an electrical designer performs all aspects of building electrical design, provides drafting and design support to the Electrical team, and collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate electrical designs.

Essential Functions — Electrical Designer

Complete electrical design tasks and calculations for all aspects of building electrical design— including power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, emergency/standby power, and applicable low-voltage/fire alarm systems— with minimal supervision from engineering staff.

Independently research design options and apply engineering judgment to determine viable electrical designs.

Apply principles of the building codes and standards applicable to electrical design, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Energy Code, and NFPA standards.

Act as the electrical point of contact on assigned project(s) for both in-house and outside consultants/designers.

Attend site meetings and site investigations. Perform site investigation tasks with minimal oversight.

Perform Construction Administration tasks as assigned—reviewing submittals and processing RFIs.

Seek learning opportunities to continue education.

Complete other duties as assigned to benefit the organization.

• Proficiency in reading/interpreting a construction document set.
• The ability to work well with others (team player) and following instructions.
• Proficient in office drafting standards (AutoCAD, REVIT, others).
• Develop drawings from minimal direction by the Engineer of Record.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• 2+ years.
• PE Preferred
• EIT Required

Supervisory Responsibility, if any:

• None

Working Conditions

• Typically work functions will be conducted in an office setting on a Monday through Friday workweek. Site visits required at times and may involve climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and following job site safety policies. Overtime and weekend hours may be necessary at times.