Electrical Project Engineer - Hunt Valley

KLM Careers; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Hunt Valley, MD is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer with a Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience in electrical design. The role involves working closely with clients and a senior engineering team to deliver varied facility projects. You will be responsible for executing designs, preparing contract documents, and ensuring quality and timely project completion. A strong grasp of electrical codes and design software knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in electrical design and engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and Autodesk software.
• Understanding of electrical codes (NEC, IBC, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Design projects per client specifications using software.
• Compile contract plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure deadlines.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

Lighting and lighting controls

Fire alarm design

Telecommunications network design

Motor controls

Proficient in design software

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Autodesk CADD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Hunt Valley

About the job Electrical Project Engineer - Hunt Valley

Electrical Project Engineer - Hunt Valley

Hunt Valley, MD

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The client 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

• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• 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

• Bachelors 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 Autodesks CADD and Autodesks 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 Bentleys 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Do you have a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering
• Do you have 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.
• Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Do you have working knowledge of Autodesks CADD and Autodesks Revit
• Are you proficient in discipline specific design software.
• Do you have understanding and application of NEC, IBC, and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.