Electrical Engineer

Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary incentives

Job summary

Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. in New York City is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services Team.

You will design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems for commercial and institutional facilities, working closely with clients and other design professionals. This role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5–7 years of relevant experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit, and a solid grounding in NEC and IBC codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4-year program.
• 5-7 years of professional experience designing electrical systems for commercial/institutional buildings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with AE/MEP consulting firms preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and IBC codes.

Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom plans with associated diagrams.
• Perform load, arc flash, fault current calculations and other electrical design tasks.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and clients; attend meetings.
• Review electrical documents for conflicts with building systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. is an award-winning consulting engineering firm headquartered in New York City that delivers smart, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions for prestigious healthcare, academic, and cultural institutions, as well as federal, state, and local public agencies. Founded in 1956, the company has grown to more than 200 staff across offices in the U.S., Canada, and Jamaica and have worked on over 12,500 projects worldwide (e.g., World Trade Center, New York University, JFK International Airport, Mount Sinai, etc.). We are looking for new members to join our collaborative environment and make a difference on impactful projects.

The Team

Our Building Services Group is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer with a sound knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and a demonstrated interest in building design. Working closely with our clients, the Building Services team focuses on providing solutions for many different types of projects including schools (K-12), universities, residentials, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications plans, including all associated circuitry, details, one-line diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform system design calculations, load calculations, arc flash & fault current, lighting, and any other calculations required to support electrical design.
• Prepare electrical construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings.
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all building systems.
• Ensure that design is consistent with the overall vision and that design schedules are maintained; work closely with the client and other design team members, including owners, architects, contractors, and members of other disciplines.
• Participate in the selection and specification of appropriate equipment for use in building systems.
• Report writing and specification preparation.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues.

Required Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields from an accredited 4-year institution.
• A minimum of 5-7 years professional experience in designing electrical systems for commercial/institutional building projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience in design and construction administration in the following market sectors is preferred (residential/mixed use, K-12 schools, commercial interiors, laboratory, higher education, and electrification).
• Previous electrical design experience with an AE and/or MEP engineering consulting firm.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the National Electric Code and the International Building Codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and demonstrated capacity for analysis and strategic thinking.
• Strong initiative, willingness, and ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing.

The salary range for this position will be between $100,000- $130,000. This is a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills, licensure, location and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. At Loring, we offer a competitive benefits package, and eligibility for discretionary incentives based on position, which are determined by company and individual performance.

Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Loring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.