Electrical Engineering Designer

VFP, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. seeks a design professional to design, develop, alter, or modify shelter drawings and electrical systems under the department manager. The role involves detailed electrical design work for shelters and collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities include deriving shelter designs from bid data, performing calculations, and preparing BOMs. Occasional travel for training and collaboration may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four-year Electrical Engineering degree is preferred
• 4 to 7 years on-the-job experience with electrical engineering & design
• AutoCAD (required)
• Revit (required)
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and other mathematical formulas
• Technical ability in the architectural, mechanical, industrial, and electrical fields

Responsibilities

• Prepares a wide variety of detailed drawings and electrical designs for shelters.
• Breaks down information obtained from the bid letter, customer specifications, and customer supplied drawings to create the shelter design.
• Makes a variety of calculations following standard procedures (AC service, HVAC, energy, structural, etc.)
• Prepares work orders while drawings are in progress (detailed BOM).
• Contributes to projects of high complexity.
• Completes projects independently and assists other designers.
• Provides technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff, or customers.
• Performs other assigned duties when needed.
• Potential travel involved for training and collaboration, as needed.

Skills

Communication

Electrical design

Math & geometry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Four-year Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

We are 100% employee owned. Our commitment to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, integration and on-site installation is unmatched. Since 1965, VFP has earned a worldwide reputation for quality workmanship and superior customer service.

Our shelters protect critical equipment in all 50 states, all seven continents, and over 80 countries internationally. From the Sahara Desert and the Australian Outback to the South Pole, VFP buildings have withstood hurricanes, earthquakes and the full spectrum of environmental extremes.

VFP's manufacturing facilities in Duffield, Virginia allow all construction and equipment integration to be performed under one roof, which provides for timely completion & consistent quality. The Corporate Headquarters Office is located in the heart of Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Summary

Responsible for the design, development, alteration, or modification of shelter drawings and electrical systems as assigned by the department manager.

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Responsibilities

• Prepares a wide variety of detailed drawings and electrical designs for shelters.
• Breaks down information obtained from the bid letter, customer specifications, and customer supplied drawings to create the shelter design.
• Makes a variety of calculations following standard procedures (AC service, HVAC, energy, structural, etc.)
• Prepares work orders while drawings are in progress (detailed BOM).
• Contributes to projects of high complexity.
• Completes projects independently and assists other designers.
• Provides technical assistance to factory personnel, sales staff, or customers.
• Performs other assigned duties when needed.
• Potential travel involved for training and collaboration, as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Four-year Electrical Engineering degree is preferred
• 4 to 7 years on-the-job experience with electrical engineering & design
• AutoCAD (required)
• Revit (required)
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and other mathematical formulas
• Technical ability in the architectural, mechanical, industrial, and electrical fields