Electrical Engineer

IPD Engineering; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPD Engineering, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of consulting experience to serve as lead electrical engineer on diverse projects from concept to construction administration. Responsibilities include calculations, system design, construction documents, equipment selection, code analysis, and coordination with multiple disciplines.

The role involves site visits, submittal reviews, RFIs, and direct interaction with contractors to address construction

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of consulting experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarm systems and related building systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical calculations and develops construction documents.
• Designs electrical systems for construction drawings including details, plans, sections and elevations.
• Coordinates with other trades and senior engineers; reviews submittals and RFIs.
• Conducts site visits and coordinates with contractors to resolve construction issues.
• Assists in equipment selection, cost estimates and project specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Site visits

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

IPD Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Syracuse, NY. We provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology design services for a wide range of projects.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of consulting experience to join our team. The Electrical Engineer serves as the lead electrical engineer, with oversight from a Senior Electrical Engineer, on projects from concept through construction administration. Responsibilities include electrical calculations, system design, construction documents, equipment selection, code analysis, and coordination with other disciplines. The role also includes site visits, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and working directly with contractors to address construction issues.

Essential Functions:

• Performs site visits and reviews existing documentation.
• Prepares project narratives and studies.
• Develops electrical concepts for projects.
• Leads design discussions and carries design concept through to project drawings.
• Performs code analysis and conducts other important engineering research as necessary.
• Designs electrical systems for construction drawings including details, plans, sections, and elevations in accordance with firm standards and guidelines.
• Disseminates tasks to junior electrical staff.
• Performs engineering-related calculations related to electrical scope items.
• Selects electrical equipment.
• Prepares/edits project specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with other engineering and architectural trades during design.
• Develops construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Participates in developing details, equipment schedules, and specifications.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and makes timely, critical, and cost-effective decisions.
• Administers projects in the construction phase, including conformance to contract documents; solves problems; evaluates and monitors change requests.
• Responds to client questions and concerns in a timely and thorough manner.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with an engineering consulting firm designing power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and other specialty systems for a variety of building types is required.
• Working knowledge of the Building Code of NYS, Fire Code of NYS, NFPA 72, and National Electric Code is required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Pay Range:

$90,000 – $150,000