Electrical Engineer

GARVER LLC; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver LLC seeks an Electrical Engineer in Kansas City to assess existing facilities and develop electrical designs for Buildings projects. You will plan, design, and commission electrical systems, including power, lighting, telecom, and fire alarm components, while coordinating with other disciplines and regional offices.

Travel to project sites is required. Strong communication, proficiency in Revit, and MS Office are essential to deliver high-quality designs within established QA/QC plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5 to 15 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Proven experience overseeing electrical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and telecommunications

Responsibilities

• Assess existing facilities and develop electrical designs for Buildings projects.
• Perform design, planning, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and regional offices; assist project managers with project management.
• Utilize CAD/BIM software to produce construction drawings and calculations.
• Travel to project locations as required; ensure QA/QC per plans and standards.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Project coordination

Building systems knowledge

Sustainability principles

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. degree in electrical or architectural engineering (electrical focus)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Job description

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ElectricalEngineer

Kansas City, Missouri

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this Electrical Engineer will be responsible for assessing existing facilities and developing electrical designs in support of various Buildings projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to investigating, planning, design, and commissioning of:

• Existing facilities components and systems
• Facility electrical, lighting, telecommunications, security, and fire alarm systems

In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in the management of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Travel to project locations will be required.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

• Ability to communicate with and interact with building owner representatives and architectural clients
• Participate in client relations and project pursuits
• Knowledge of building components and systems
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and sustainability principles
• Utilizing CAD and BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Ability to perform electrical related calculations
• Utilize Microsoft Excel-based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as the overall needs of the team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university of college.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5 to 15 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Proven experience overseeing electrical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building electrical systems including power distribution systems, lighting systems, and telecommunications systems.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

Preferred Skills

• Worked as an engineer sub-consultant to architectural building design firms

Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com . Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.