Electrical Engineer Designer

Tres West Engineers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & employer match

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance paid by employer

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tacoma is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer. You will be responsible for completing accurate electrical and lighting designs for various facilities while collaborating with clients and architects. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience and proficiency in industry-standard software. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $28 to $40 per hour and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in electrical building design.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of WA State Energy Code and Seattle Energy Code.

Responsibilities

• Design interior and exterior lighting plans.
• Complete electrical and low voltage designs.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Revit

Knowledge of NEC

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in electrical building design

Bachelor's degree in electrical building design

Tools

SKM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing accurate and high quality electrical, lighting, and low voltage building designs, and meeting internal and customer standards, production schedules, and project goals.

Duties

• Collaborate with architects, clients, and our team to design interior and exterior lighting plans, photometric plans, photovoltaic systems, and electrical systems for multifamily housing, commercial, mixed use, and industrial facilities that meet customer needs and are compliant with state and local energy and building codes.
• Complete accurate electrical, lighting, and communication system calculations by hand and using industry software including SKM and other programs
• Complete thorough and accurate designs and drawings using prevalent and latest industry software including REVIT, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and other programs.
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency and technical expertise in electrical systems, low-voltage systems, current codes, standards, procedures, production software, and current industry trends.
• Conduct site visits to review on-site built conditions and develop feasible design solutions.
• Perform construction administration support both in the office and at the job site when needed.
• Effectively manage tasks and complete assigned work on-time and to high quality standards including multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Perform general office tasks.

Experience

• Min Education: Associates or 2-year degree in electrical building design; Bachelors/4-year degree preferred
• 2 years work experience in electrical building design.
• Ability to read, analyze, understand and interpret design and electrical drawings preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of facility electrical engineering and construction
• Knowledge of NEC, WA State Energy Code, Seattle Energy Code
• Proficiency with AutoCad, Revit, and Microsoft Office products
• Professional and competent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to competently perform duties as described above and work effectively as a team across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test (including all federal illegal substances, e.g. marijuana), and other testing as required by contracts
• Willing and able to comply with project site safety plans, including masks and vaccination mandates where required.
• Ability and resources to reliably commute to Tacoma area regularly. This position requires regular in-person work in Tacoma, WA. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
• Applicants must be US work authorized. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

• 401(k) & employer match
• Employee Health, Dental, and Vision insurance paid by employer
• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Paid Time Off

Tres West Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tres West Engineers does not discriminate against any persons on grounds of age, race, color, national origin/ancestry, ethnicity, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, sexual orientation, whistleblower status, military affiliation, marital status, workers’ compensation use, transgender status, political beliefs, or any other protected status, as guaranteed by local, state, and federal laws.