Electrical Engineer – OR | WA | Hybrid

Akana (Cooper Zietz Engineers, Inc.); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as an Electrical Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in energy audits, electrical design, and power generation. This role involves hands-on assessments, collaborative design services, and ensuring optimal energy efficiency in various projects. With a commitment to excellent client service and teamwork, you'll thrive in an environment that values innovation and professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse range of projects while being part of a company that prioritizes employee satisfaction and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience with a focus on power distribution.
• Proficient in using CAD and electrical engineering software for designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide full electrical engineering and design services from concept to construction.
• Conduct energy audits and recommend conservation measures for systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Energy Audits

CAD

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Power Generation

Lighting Design

Revit

MicroStation

Arcflash Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

Electrical Engineering Software

CAD Software

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Akana, a Native American-owned multi-discipline consulting firm with a diverse portfolio of clients and projects throughout the United States, is seeking to add an Electrical Engineer to join our team to perform energy audits, commissioning, and electrical design services.

The Electrical Engineer will apply the principles of electricity, power generation, electrical distribution, lighting, and sustainable power generation to assess and design systems working directly with other team members of Akana to meet our client’s project requirements. Our focus on good client service requires excellent communication, attention to details and cooperative teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Provide full electrical engineering and design services from conceptual to issue for construction.
• Provide assistance and design clarification responses during the construction implementation of designs generated by Akana.
• Provide hands-on physical assessments of building electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct ASHRAE Level I, II, and III Energy Audits and provide recommended energy conservation measures for electrical equipment and systems.
• Review both electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications for constructability and energy efficiency.
• Perform the commissioning process as part of a team or independently to include site visits on all types of buildings and power distribution systems, electrical substations, switchgear, switchboards, and power generating equipment. Witness third party start-ups and testing of system components.
• Facilitate commissioning functional performance testing of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Assist or perform electrical engineering, schematic through final designs.

Required Qualifications:

• EIT preferred. Professional Engineer Registrations is preferred.
• Electrical building or utility power distribution and lighting experience.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience.
• Demonstrated CAD and 3D skills; Revit or MicroStation a plus.
• Competent in the use of electrical engineering software; arcflash software is a plus.
• Able to problem solve and troubleshoot as the need arises.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Low and medium voltage experience preferred; controls experience desired.
• Knowledge of motors and power generation.

With offices located in Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, we offer a wide variety of services including civil and structural engineering, architecture and planning, electrical and mechanical engineering facilities commissioning, construction services, environmental studies, and more. The salary range for this position is based on education, experience, and location: $80K to $125K.

We offer a stimulating work environment and excellent benefits in a culture that promotes growth and innovation with a focus on team building and collaboration. Akana is consistently rated as having pay and benefit packages which exceed the industry averages. Our repeat clients bear testimony to our professional ethic. You can learn more about our firm at www.akana.us.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Akana is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on any basis protected by law. For our full EEO policy visit our website.

These opportunities may be subject to the requirements of FAR Clauses 1452.226-70 and 1452.226-71 regarding preference in hiring of Native Americans. Qualified Native Americans are encouraged to apply.