Electrical Project Engineer

AleraInfoTech; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Hunt Valley, MD, to support fast-paced, quality-driven facilities engineering projects. The role involves design from concept to construction and commissioning, collaborating with senior staff to resolve complex electrical design challenges.

Ideal candidates have a degreed electrical engineering background, experience with building electrical systems, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with electrical design for facilities projects.
• Familiarity with NEC, IBC, NFPA codes.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform design computations.
• Design projects per client specifications using design software.
• Develop construction cost estimates.
• Prepare contract plans, specifications and estimates.
• Attend meetings with clients.
• Coordinate with internal team members to meet deadlines and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Location: Hunt Valley, MD | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site

Salary: Max salary $145k

Experience: Mid-senior

Start Date: To be decided

Electrical Project Engineer

Full Job Overview

JMT is seeking a degreed Electrical Engineer with the desire to work within a fast-paced quality driven environment within a growing organization. Working with senior engineering staff from the initial conceptual electrical design to construction and commissioning of large and small facilities type projects. The Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity work with a diverse and experienced staff in resolving a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements) while benefitting from a solid quality control process. The ideal candidate is an individual with the motivation and desire to excel within the consulting engineering field while embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.

Typical work assignments center around facilities engineering and design projects of varying sizes within the educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, health care and aviation industries. JMT is seeking candidates with a wide range of design and engineering experience with building electrical systems including lighting systems, power and emergency power distribution systems; fire alarm systems; security; CCTV and access control; and communication systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT\’s Motor Vehicle screening
• 5-10 years’ experience related to electrical power distribution, power generation, motor controls, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm design, telecommunications network design, or security systems design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk’s CADD and Autodesk’s Revit
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Written and communication skills
• Understanding and application of NEC, IBC, and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work.

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer License
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge of Bentley’s Microstation
• Working knowledge of Electrical Modeling Software, SKM Power Tools or ETAP
• Working knowledge of Lighting Modeling Software, AGi32 or ElumTools.
• Familiarity with electrical testing apparatus
• Experience working with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Experience with federal, state, and local codes
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 90% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
• Regional travel (generally within 90 miles) will occasionally be required for meeting attendance, field survey, and construction verification activities.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT\’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• 5-10 years’ experience related to electrical power distribution, power generation, motor controls, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm design, telecommunications network design, or security systems design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk’s CADD and Autodesk’s Revit
• Proficient in discipline specific design software.
• Understanding and application of NEC, IBC, and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work.