Electrical Engineer

Akkodis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Benefits

Generous pay/bonus

401K plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and oversee electrical systems in construction projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 4 years of experience in the construction industry. You will design power distribution, lighting, and related systems while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient integration. This role includes employer-paid benefits and generous compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or significant electrical design experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of electrical engineering experience in construction.
• Proficiency in CAD and electrical engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and perform electrical risk identification.
• Design electrical systems including power distribution and lighting.
• Create detailed electrical drawings using CAD software.

Skills

Electrical system design principles

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of medium voltage distribution systems

CAD software proficiency

Understanding of electrical codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

An Electrical Engineer job in Houston, TX is available courtesy of Akkodis. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and overseeing the implementation of electrical systems in construction projects. Your expertise in electrical engineering principles, system design, and project management will be instrumental in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable electrical solutions that meet project requirements and adhere to industry standards.

100% Employer Paid Benefits and generous pay/bonus

Electrical Engineer Responsibilities

• Conduct site survey, perform electrical risk identification, support any additional preliminary works, test fits and gather major electrical equipment budget/lead time from equipment vendor.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, considering project specifications, codes, and industry best practices.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD software, ensuring accuracy, compliance with codes, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop tender & construction drawings/documents, carry out value engineering, end customer approval process (electrical system studies, reliability studies, cause & effect studies, RFQ compliance, EHS compliance).
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, vendors, contractors and other project stakeholders to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into building designs and test fits, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring coordination of MEP systems.
• To issue drawings revision (as and when required), response to site technical query (STQ), site inspection as needed, drive electrical commissioning process and manged as‑built drawings.
• For testing and commissioning plans – implement and review T&C plans, and applying relevant codes and standards of electrical tests that are essentially performed for electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or significant electrical design experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry, with a focus on building electrical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and electrical engineering software, as well as knowledge of electrical system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM).
• Strong understanding of electrical system design principles, codes, and standards, with the ability to develop innovative and efficient solutions.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to integrate electrical systems into building designs successfully.
• Knowledgeable in medium voltage electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS and transfer switches.
• Knowledgeable in short circuit coordination and arc flash studies

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client‑recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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