Electrical Engineer III

Dennis Group; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including open vacation policy

Bonus and profit-sharing plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in electrical systems design for food and beverage plants. This role involves the design of power distribution systems, lighting calculations, and fire alarm systems.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and 25% travel for fieldwork.

Join us to help major brands deliver your favorite foods!

Qualifications

• 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8+ years in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical bid documents and procuring materials.
• Experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• FE or PE tracked as desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for various power distribution.
• Execute duties independently on larger projects.
• Document calculations for design integrity.
• Manage project document organization.
• Create power plans and schedules.
• Assist in managing electrical bid process.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Fieldwork

Lighting calculations

Fire alarm systems

Low voltage systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208V, 480V, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Execute duties on larger projects independently.
• Client contact and lead engineer.
• Documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, and raceway fills.
• Maintain project document organization.
• Manage time and meet commitments.
• Understands Ohm's Law, AC/DC, electric and magnetic fields.
• Understands power system theory – 3‑phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
• Understands capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
• Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs and coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Specify means and methods.
• Specify other common work – grounding, start‑up, LV & MV cables.
• Specify equipment.
• Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Create power plans.
• Create power one‑line and panel schedules.
• Define fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
• Define low voltage systems.
• Review scope with client – create and manage needs list.
• Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one‑line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
• Procuring long‑lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
• Transformer configurations.
• Perform short‑circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
• Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support.
• Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participate in and support departmentwide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Research electrical building/power materials and best practices.
• Support talent growth within our organization.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4‑year degree.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 8+ years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• 8+ years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or other related design programs.
• Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• FE or PE tracked as desirable.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.