Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design power system facilities and coordinate multi-phase projects in Cincinnati, OH. You will develop layouts, equipment specs, and construction documents while ensuring conformance with safety standards and codes.

Responsibilities include creating drawings, one-line diagrams, and instrument loop sheets, and providing on-site start-up support with minimal supervision. Strong Revit/AutoCAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with design/installation of medium and low-voltage distribution equipment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA codes and standards.
• Ability to manage onsite plant projects with minimal supervision.
• Well organized with ability to meet deadlines and work with client engineers and maintenance teams.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design power system facilities and coordinate construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, and distribution systems and equipment.
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive efficient design on a project-by-project basis.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents.
• Direct the preparation of drawings and specify equipment and materials for construction and installation.
• Inspect completed installations for conformance with design, equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Develop work products including one-line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layout drawings, motor schematics, instrument loop sheets, conduit and tray routing drawings, and contractor scope documents.
• Work with systems and equipment grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding).
• Provide on-site start-up support.

Skills

power system design

equipment specifications

construction specifications

one-line diagrams

wiring drawings

panel layout drawings

motor schematics

instrument loop sheets

conduit routing

tray routing

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design power system facilities and coordinate construction, operation, and maintenance of electric power generating, receiving, and distribution stations, and distribution systems and equipment.
• Develop conceptual layouts and sketches to drive the most efficient design on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating detailed phases of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop equipment specifications.
• Develop construction specifications and contractor scope of work documents.
• Direct the preparation of drawings and specify the type of equipment and materials to be used in construction and equipment installation.
• Inspect completed installations for conformance with design and equipment specifications and safety standards.
• Develop work products including one‑line diagrams, wiring drawings, panel layout drawings, motor schematics, instrument loop sheets, conduit and tray routing drawings, and contractor scope documents.
• Work with systems and equipment grounding requirements (high resistance, building and isolated grounding).
• Provide on‑site start‑up support.

Requirements

• Experience with design/installation of medium and low‑voltage distribution equipment, with experience in consulting engineering and construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, ANSI, NEMA, NFPA).
• Able to handle onsite plant projects with minimal supervision.
• Well organized with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and operate within budgets and work directly with client engineers and maintenance teams.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Capability with CAD systems including AutoCAD.
• PE license or EIT certificate with ability to obtain PE license is preferred but not required.

Hard Skills

• power system design
• equipment specifications
• construction specifications
• one‑line diagrams
• wiring drawings
• panel layout drawings
• motor schematics
• instrument loop sheets
• conduit routing
• tray routing

Soft Skills

• organizational skills
• ability to meet deadlines
• budget management
• client communication
• minimal supervision

Certifications & Qualifications

• PE license
• EIT certificate