Electrical Engineer

Schnackel Engineers Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick pay

401K match

HSA

Job summary

Schnackel Engineers, Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer to coordinate with clients and MEP/FP teams across North America, including design validation and code compliance. The role emphasizes electrical design, lighting, and fire alarm systems using AutoCAD and Revit.

Ideal candidates have an ABET-accredited degree focused on electrical power, EI credentials, and the ability to pursue PE credentials. Training, relocation examples, and a broad benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with emphasis on Electrical Engineering
• 3-5+ years electrical design experience with MEP/FP engineering consultant
• Engineer-Intern (EI) credentials in Electrical Engineering
• Willing to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Electrical Engineering
• Exceptional communication and organization skills
• Advanced proficiency with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72
• Experience designing lighting and lighting control systems, panel schedules, one-line/riser diagrams, and fire alarm systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with client and design teams to ensure a fully coordinated design and schedule
• Participate in meetings and conference calls
• Create electrical construction document packages using AutoCAD/Revit
• Perform load, short-circuit, and photometric calculations
• Coordinate with equipment vendors for specification of equipment
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues

Skills

ABET-accredited degree

EI credentials

PE credentials

NFPA 70

NFPA 72

AutoCAD

Revit

communication skills

organization

independent work

lighting design

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering (Electrical focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About this position

Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: New York, Omaha or Miami.

The Company will provide initial onboarding training in Omaha. Accommodation and food are paid for during the training in Omaha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design teams, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when necessary.
• Use AutoCAD/Revit and other software to create electrical construction document packages which plans include electrical distribution equipment, devices, equipment connections, luminaires, controls, fire alarm initiating devices and notification appliances, all associated circuitry, appropriate schedules and details, one line / riser diagrams, and construction specifications.
• Perform all required calculations to support design decisions, including load calculations, short-circuit calculations, and photometric calculations.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for the selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.

What We Are Looking For:

• In possession of an ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems.
• 3-5 or more years of electrical design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant.
• In possession of Engineer-Intern (EI) credentials in Electrical Engineering.
• Able and willing to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Electrical Engineering or with a PE diploma
• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including prioritizing tasks and multitasking.
• Advanced proficiency with NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm & Signaling Code).
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Experience designing lighting and lighting control systems, laying out and circuiting receptacles, designing connections to mechanical equipment and other equipment specified by the architects, designing emergency power systems, developing panel schedules, designing one-line / riser diagrams, and designing fire alarm systems.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc?

• To be part of a mid-sized company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• To work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.

What We Are Looking For:

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ten PTO days
• Nine paid holidays
• Sick pay
• 401K matching contribution offering
• Voluntary HSA account
• Biweekly salary
• Quarterly bonuses subject to the performance of the team
• Education assistance
• Life insurance policy offerings (voluntary)
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance policy options