Electrical Engineer in Cedar Rapids

Energy Jobline ZR; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Telecommuting Policy

Health, Dental, and Vision

Stock and 401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BSI Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team. You will lead electrical design for power distribution systems, ensure code compliance, and support multi-discipline projects from greenfield to retrofit.

The role emphasizes collaboration across the full-service team and client interfaces, with a hybrid work schedule requiring three days in the office. The ideal candidate has a BS in electrical engineering, 5+ years in electrical design, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 5+ years electrical design experience.
• Experience with load studies and power distribution.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Revit, EasyPower, SKM.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for single and multi-discipline projects.
• Prepare deliverables with calculations to ensure quality.
• Assist in MCC design and LV/MV distribution.
• Interface with clients regularly.
• Support construction, startup and commissioning efforts.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Code compliance

Client interface

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

EasyPower

SKM

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Electrical Engineer

Your Role at BSI

Our Electrical Engineering team has many years of experience designing power distribution systems for clients in many different industries. Our Electrical Engineers work closely with our full-service team to ensure a fully integrated design package of the highest quality is provided. They assess client needs and create designs that ensure Code compliance and personnel safety, while achieving the client’s desired goals. Project scopes will range from full facility and process designs for greenfield projects to retrofits and upgrades of equipment in existing sites.

To support collaboration, mentorship opportunities, and effective project execution, BSI Engineering has adopted a hybrid work schedule in which employees are in the office a minimum of three days per week.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Execute electrical engineering design scope for single and multi-discipline projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Perform the Lead role as assigned.
• Ensures quality and technical accuracy of their own project deliverables including calculations and design effort to prepare deliverables.
• Meets discipline’s engineering schedule and budget objectives on assigned projects.
• Self performs design of low voltage (600 and below) industrial power distribution systems, including:
  • Specifying power distribution equipment
  • Sizing overcurrent protection
  • Sizing conductors, conduit, and cable tray
• Assist in the design of medium voltage (MV) power distribution systems, including the selection, specification, and incorporation of MV equipment.
• Assists in short circuit/arc flash/coordination and load studies.
• Self performs the specification and design modification of MCCs, including single lines and layout of MCC elevations.
• Self performs the design of cable tray and conduit systems and the specification of low voltage distribution equipment.
• Participate in construction support, startup and commissioning efforts.
• Interfaces with clients on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, or related discipline, required
• 5+ years of electrical design experience
• Exposure to EasyPower and/or SKM software
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit software
• Experience with load studies required
• Familiarity with the Electrical Code
• Industrial power distribution experience required
• Ability to specify power distribution equipment
• Familiarity with lighting design and lighting controls
• Familiarity with grounding system design
• Field exposure to various manufacturing, industrial, commercial, or institutional environments

What We Offer

• Individualized Mentoring and Development program
• Tuition Reimbursement and support with continuing education
• Flexible Telecommuting Policy
• Paid Time for Charitable Efforts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive base salary, paid overtime, generous bonus programs
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Stock and 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision

Our Values:Be InspiringBe InvestedBe ImprovingBe InnovativeBe ImpactfulBe InvolvedBe In Demand

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Creating Solutions, Improving Lives. BSI lives by the mantra “Serve the client, satisfy the employee” and we hold true to it in all aspects of our company. Our employees have consistently voted us a Top Workplace, commenting specifically on our dedication to company culture, employee appreciation, and employee well-being. Founded in memory of a friend, BSI carries on the legacy of Bryan Speicher, who had a vision to create a company that gives back to its employees and community. Our founding president, Phil Beirne, helped cultivate this legacy, and Beirne & Speicher Inspired continues to grow and succeed. At the heart of it all, we are our people, and we are grateful that you are considering a career with BSI Engineering.