Electrical Engineer 6 (Medium/Low Voltage)

SolveNow Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New York is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer 6 (Medium/Low Voltage) to design complex electrical systems tailored to client specifications. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, with a decade of hands-on experience. This role involves regulatory design compliance, robust client interactions, and mentoring junior staff, making it essential for candidates to possess excellent communication skills and expertise in CADD and design principles.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Expertise in design principles and CADD software required.

Responsibilities

• Designs electric master system plans and power systems.
• Conducts power system studies and electrical calculations.
• Reviews designs for regulatory compliance.
• Mentors junior engineers and provides technical guidance.
• Meets with clients to discuss design needs.

Skills

Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)

Design Principles

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer 6 (Medium/Low Voltage)

About the job Electrical Engineer 6 (Medium/Low Voltage)

Electrical Engineer 6 (Medium/Low Voltage)

• With high-level goals provided, designs electric master system plans, power systems, protection and generation models, facility power systems, and sustainability/renewable energy systems, ranging from basic to high complexity, to meet client project requirements.
• Reviews draft designs for regulatory compliance at the federal, state, and local levels and approves completed designs.
• Conducts power system studies and electrical calculations, including lighting simulations, layouts, communications, fire alarms, security systems, and similar tasks. Ensures all designs adhere to firm policies and practices.
• Conducts site visits and studies as needed to verify that designs match location specifications, updating requirements as necessary.
• Contributes to the firm's technical knowledge management by developing white papers and technical documentation on new or unique designs and studies.
• Submits technical papers and designs for publication in professional journals.
• Works with sales staff to prepare proposals in response to client RFPs, reviewing drafts for compliance with firm, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Meets with clients to discuss their current and future design needs and attends conferences to enhance the firm's visibility in collaboration with sales staff.
• Performs other duties as needed and provides technical guidance and training to junior staff, mentoring them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• May also supervise junior engineers on project work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
• Professional engineering (PE) license.
• 10 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Certification/License Requirements

• Professional Engineer

Amount of Travel Required

5%

Skills and Abilities

Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.