Senior Electrical Engineer

Lead Dog Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Lead Dog Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Engineer with emphasis in electrical systems and building designs for commercial and residential projects. A P.E. registration with multi-state eligibility is required, along with 12+ years of relevant experience. You will work with architects, clients and engineers to design and document electrical systems using AutoCAD or Revit, and mentor junior staff. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• P.E. registration with ability to register in multiple states.
• Solid background in electrical systems design coursework.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA and IBC codes.
• Ability to design electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and low voltage building systems.

Responsibilities

• Meet with architects and team to determine appropriate electrical systems and preliminary cost estimates.
• Perform field work to assess existing components for reuse or retrofit.
• Coordinate systems with architects, clients and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit for schematic design packages.
• Develop technical construction specifications to support project design and drawings.
• Prepare design development and construction documents with engineering team coordination.
• Oversee and mentor junior engineers and designers on the project team.
• Assist in electrical construction administration, including shop drawing reviews and site visits.
• Communicate effectively and multi-task across simultaneous projects.

Skills

P.E. licensure

Electrical systems design

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

An architecture and design firm is currently seeking Electrical Engineer, with an emphasis in electrical systems and project designs for buildings. Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration, with the ability to be registered in multiple states, is required. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical systems design coursework, with 12+ years of experience in commercial and residential building design. Knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA and IBC codes, in addition to experience with analysis and layout of electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and low voltage building systems is required.

The position requires performance of all aspects of electrical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:

• Ability to meet with architects and other team members to determine appropriate electrical systems, location of electrical elements, and preliminary cost estimates.
• Perform appropriate field work to determine design direction, including evaluation of existing electrical components for re-use and retrofit.
• Work with architects, clients, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate systems during design and production drawings.
• Ability to prepare contract documents using latest versions of AutoCad and/or Revit software to design and provide concepts for schematic design packages.
• Ability to develop technical construction specifications to appropriately support project design and drawings.
• Prepare design development and construction documents, including coordination with engineering team.
• Ability to oversee, and mentor, less experienced engineering and architectural team.
• Assist in electrical construction administration of the project, including shop drawing review, site visits, cost proposal evaluations, and response to questions from the field.
• Strong written and communication skills are a must with the ability to multi-task – working on simultaneous project assignments, each in different phases.
• Excellent client interface capabilities and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm and eagerness for continued education and development of new skills.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.