Electrical Engineer

Schnackel Engineers Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 10 days

Paid holidays 9

Sick pay

401K matching

Voluntary HSA

Biweekly salary

Quarterly bonuses

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer for multiple New York-Omaha-Miami projects. The role involves leading electrical design efforts, coordinating with MEP/FP/IT teams, and delivering coordinated construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit.

The position requires an ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with an electrical emphasis, EI credentials, and a path to PE credentials. Strong communication and detailed knowledge of NFPA 70/72 are needed for success.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical Engineering.
• Engineer-Intern (EI) credentials in Electrical Engineering required or pursued.
• Willingness to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) credentials is encouraged.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including multitasking.
• Experience with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72 codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with client, MEP/FP/IT design teams and other consultants to ensure a coordinated design and schedule.
• Attend meetings and conference calls as needed.
• Create electrical construction document packages using AutoCAD/Revit with layouts, schedules and diagrams.
• Perform load, short-circuit and photometric calculations to support design decisions.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment selection and specifications.
• Mentor and guide colleagues.

Skills

NFPA 70 knowledge

NFPA 72 knowledge

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Arch Eng (Electrical emphasis)

Engineer-Intern (EI) credentials

PE credentials or diploma

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