Electrical Engineer / Building System Design

TekWissen ®; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Engineer specializing in Building System Design. This contract position offers the chance to work on innovative projects in the automotive sector, where your expertise will contribute to the design and commissioning of electrical systems. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll collaborate with contractors and vendors to ensure successful project delivery. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and enhance your career in a dynamic environment!

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction management, especially in industrial/commercial buildings.
• 5+ years in electrical design field with automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate electrical building system design and commissioning activities.
• Conduct inspections for compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Electrical Design

Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

2+ years in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Electrical Engineer / Building System Design

Electrical Engineer / Building System Design

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Base pay range

$62.00/hr - $62.00/hr

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Position: Electrical Engineer / Building System Design

Location: Georgetown, KY, 40324

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Facilitate electrical building system design, startups & commissioning activities.
• Provide subject matter expert assistance in review of product and equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering design drawings and specifications, & contractor generated RFIs.
• Extensive knowledge of safety procedures, safe work practices, and OSHA requirements for electrical installations including but not limited to Lock-Out, Electrical Safe Work Practices, Control of Hazardous Energy, & arc flash safety.
• Possess extensive knowledge of prevailing building codes and professional industry standards (including but not limited to: IBC, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ASME, AMCA, ARI, AWS, ASHRAE, FM).
• Work with building construction contractors and equipment vendors to coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation, commissioning & handover to end users.
• Coordination of weekend and plant shutdown work with contractors, plant facilities groups, & manufacturing shops.
• Conduct work progress inspections on a continuous basis.
• Support construction administration activities related to schedule coordination, quality confirmations, weekly coordination meetings, and planned utility outages.
• Conduct inspections and observations of electrical building systems for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, & applicable codes.
• Oversee work of electrical contractors for adherence to project delivery methods, schedule milestone targets, & coordination with other groups.
• Prepare field engineering status reports of work progress and schedule to Project Managers.
• Provide input and feedback to improve project technical specifications and standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical matters in written & verbal formats.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, & prioritize project commitments based on established deadlines and project milestones.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years in construction management. (Industrial/Commercial Building exp) – MUST HAVE
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities or similar industrial manufacturer.
• 5+ years in electrical design field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project

Additional Desired Qualifications:

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Design

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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