Electrical Designer/Engineer

EXP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP is seeking an Electrical Designer/Engineer to join their team in New York. You will be responsible for overseeing design projects in the Entertainment, Hospitality, and Healthcare sectors, ensuring that engineering standards are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in electrical design, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and a strong understanding of NEC codes. This position offers opportunities for growth and mentorship within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in electrical design for Hospitality, Entertainment or Healthcare facilities.
• Experience using SKM Power Tools or similar software for engineering calculations.
• Registered P.E. preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for verifying designer’s work quality and overseeing design concepts.
• Executes complex electrical designs and solves installation problems.
• Manages work plans and deliverables on multiple projects.

Skills

Electrical design experience

NEC knowledge

AutoCAD proficiency

Revit MEP proficiency

SKM Power Tools experience

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS Architectural Engineering or BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT MEP

Job description

Be our next Electrical Designer/Engineer

In this role, you will be a part of the Entertainment, Hospitality & Healthcare Buildings team, of the MEP Sector, based in Orlando Office.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Responsible for meeting firms engineering quality levels for discipline on assigned projects.
• Oversees development of design concepts by Designers and ensure proper application and execution.
• Verifies designer’s work quality regarding specifications, reports, code application, submittal review, equipment selection, deliverables, and drawings.
• Mentors and encourages development of Designer level staff.
• Responsible for applying firms risk management practices of project engineering.
• Leads the discipline design to produce construction documents that meet the project requirements within the allocated schedule and budget while minimizing erroneous efforts.
• Have a solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and advanced concepts to execute all required aspects of discipline engineering.
• Encourages collaboration to seek the best solutions.
• Front‑end loads projects and apply best practices to set the proper direction of the project in SDs and DDs.
• Manages work plans and deliverables on multiple projects within budgeted hours.
• Writes studies and reports for Electrical systems on projects.
• Executes complex electrical designs with conflicting design requirements or difficult coordination.
• Expert in specific Electrical requirements for applications within a market sector(s).
• Evaluates Value Engineering (cost cutting) items with respect to our level of risk.
• Edits and develops basis of design narratives documenting project scope.
• Meet with contractors during bid phase to review the design details.

Engineering/Design

• Prepare one-line diagrams.
• Maintain the discipline Engineering documents for the project.
• Respond to RFI’s for the project, and accurately review submittals.
• Solve installation problems with electrical systems, travel to the site to resolve issues.
• CAD proficient with working CAD drawings.
• Prepare CAD floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
• Perform calculations for available fault current study; implement proper AIC ratings of equipment, coordination studies, and arc flash analysis.
• Prepare calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes.
• Understand and correctly apply concepts of emergency and normal power systems
• Extensive knowledge of lighting, photometric, and lighting controls.
• Understand and apply concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
• Edit electrical specifications.
• Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans.
• Develop equipment room sizes during Schematic Design and Design Development phases.
• Select and schedule equipment.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (MEP/FP, arch, struct, etc) for all electrical & lighting details.
• Manage and deliver revisions (ASI’s, etc).
• Understands circuit breaker coordination and application.
• Understands specific Electrical requirements for applications within the Market Sector.
• Understands and properly applies details relevant to projects.

Project Coordination

• Distribute project related correspondence to project team members.
• Prepare project meeting minutes and schedule in‑house discipline meetings.
• Oversee deliverables to and from clients.
• Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines.
• Provide discipline specific manpower planning for projects.
• Provide continuous support for the Project Manager.

What Your Experience Looks Like

• 4+ years' experience in electrical design for Hospitality, Entertainment or Healthcare facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of NEC and building codes.
• Experience in using SKM Power Tools or similar software for engineering calculations (Fault Current Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Fault Studies)
• AutoCAD and REVIT MEP proficient (REVIT Experience is required)
• BS Architectural Engineering, or BS Electrical Engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Registered P.E. is preferred but not required.

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What Makes Us Different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

About The Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.