Electrical Engineer - Lighting Engineer

Chen Moore and Associates; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer - Lighting Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing lighting projects, performing technical coordination, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the design process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, experience with CAD plans, and a commitment to excellence. With a focus on community service and a flexible work environment, this firm promotes a culture of teamwork and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through your work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing education

Cell phone

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in lighting and ITS project design.
• Proficiency in CAD software and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and coordinate budgets effectively.
• Prepare technical reports and perform quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Coordination

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

AutoCAD

AGI-32

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (130) professionals throughout the State of Florida, which affords our valued clients top-level service.

Chen Moore and Associates is hiring an Electrical Engineer - Lighting Engineer. The ideal location for this position is in our but the position can also be hired in Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami. Candidates should be able to efficiently plan and organize workload, demonstrate success working with a team of professionals, a commitment to quality, good communication skills, and a positive work ethic. Florida Department of Transportation experience is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management.
• Proposal preparation.
• Project and budget coordination.
• Perform Technical Coordination with Clients/Prime consultants and external stakeholders including, but not limited to other Discipline Leads, Power Utilities, Telecom Providers, Cities, Counties, etc.
• Perform Quality Traffic Design, not limited to lighting, ITS, and electrical design.
• Prepare and check mark-ups on all assignments.
• Prepare technical reports such as Lighting Design Analysis Reports (LDAR), Power Design Analysis Report (PDAR), and Lighting Justification Report (LJR).
• Perform Plan Reviews on Program Management or Plan Review Contracts.
• Perform photometric calculations in AGI-32 software.
• Perform electrical calculations such as load analysis, voltage drop, short circuit, arc flash hazard analysis, and device coordination utilizing SKM Power Tools.
• Prepare for and attend field visits and meetings during design and post-design phases.
• Conduct Quality Post Design Services Support: Shop drawing reviews, revisions, RFI responses, field visits, and Project close-outs.
• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of all Staff Deliverables.
• Attend training opportunities such as FDOT Design & Specifications, IMSA Level 1, IMSA Level 2, Advanced MOT, NFPA, IEEE, and IES.
• Supervise technical staff members. Includes mentoring junior staff and future hires.
• Support in marketing pursuits.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Candidate shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience designing and producing CAD plans for the lighting and/or ITS disciplines.
• Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, Geopak, and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing lighting projects in the Transportation Industry for Clients such as FDOT, MDX, MDC, CFX, or other tolling agencies.
• Experience in ORD / FDOTConnect.
• Have familiarity with the NEC and NESC.
• Strong sense of urgency, project responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work!

• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2023.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2023.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South Florida Business Journal, Civil + Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

OUR BENEFITS

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• Continuing education
• Professional societies
• Cell phone

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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