Electrical Designer / Engineer

Cherokee Millwright, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

College Coach

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Forest Electric NJ is seeking an experienced electrical construction 3D detailer (engineer) for our Edison, NJ office. The role involves coordinating in a 3D environment using Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and Navisworks to create detailed installation drawings for field electricians.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a high-volume electrical contracting environment, strong NEC/NFPI knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Onsite work and travel to project sites are required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years experience in a high volume commercial electrical contractor design and drafting environment.
• Competent with Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPI codes.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in a 3D environment with other building trades using Revit, AutoCAD MEP and Navisworks.
• Create detailed electrical installation drawings from contract documents and specs for field electricians.
• 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 comply with NEC codes.
• Perform basic design calculations under engineer direction and review.
• Modify drawings to conform with engineering design or construction changes.
• Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity and quality of design.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance and travel to project sites.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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.

• 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 NFPI codes.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems to include lighting, power, fire alarm, etc.

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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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Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• College Coach
• employee assistance program

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

Other Compensation: Position is bonus eligible.