Electrical Designer / Engineer

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

Job summary

Forest Electric Corp. in Edison, NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer (engineer) to join our team. You will coordinate in a 3D environment using Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks to support field electricians and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years in a high-volume commercial electrical contractor design/drafting setting, with strong NEC/NFPA knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit. Onsite work at our Edison office and travel to project sites are expected.

Qualifications

• Formal education in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in high-volume commercial electrical contractor design/drafting.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes.
• Understanding of electrical systems including lighting and power.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in 3D with building trades using Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks.
• Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contracts.
• Generate spreadsheets for feeder, conduit and wire lengths.
• Compute voltage drop, ampacity and pull box sizing.
• Produce shop drawings for equipment, pads, conduits and bus layouts.
• Verify drawings comply with NEC codes.
• Perform basic design calculations under engineer direction.
• Modify existing drawings to meet design changes.
• Communicate project status and target delivery.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are one of New Jersey's leading single-source electrical construction and telecommunications services suppliers. We have expertise in data center infrastructure, healthcare, substation, financial infrastructure, network design, structured cabling, and electrical system design-build, installation, and maintenance.

Job Summary

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

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

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

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.