Electrical Designer / Engineer

Forest Electric New Jersey; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

Forest Electric New Jersey is looking for an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer for its Edison, NJ office. The ideal candidate will create detailed drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with NEC codes, and work closely with a collaborative team of coordinators and engineers.

Applicants should have formal education in electrical engineering or relevant field experience, especially in high volume commercial environments. The role offers a competitive compensation range of $100,000 - $140,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five+ years experience in a high volume commercial electrical contractor design and drafting environment.
• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents.
• Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing.
• Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Applications

Education

Formal education in electrical engineering

Job description

Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer (engineer) for our Edison, NJ office to be a part of a team of coordinators and engineers that is proficient with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to coordinate in a 3D environment with other building construction trades.
• Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specifications for field electricians to build from.
• Create spreadsheets from one line drawings for feeder, conduit and wire lengths.
• Calculate voltage drop, circuit ampacity and pull box sizing.
• Produce detailed shop drawings for electrical equipment, pads, conduit and bus duct layouts.
• Verify drawings and installations are compliant with NEC codes.
• Perform basic design calculations (i.e. duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review.
• Modify existing drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes.
• Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and qualify of design.
• Regular, predictable and reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Travel to various project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Formal education in electrical engineering and/or hands on field experience in electrical construction of data centers, healthcare and pharmaceutical type environments desired.
• Five+ years experience in a high volume commercial electrical contractor design and drafting environment.
• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.