Job Description

Electrical Engineer needed in Philly PA

About the Role

Design power, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunications plans including all associated circuitry, details, one-line diagrams, and specifications. Perform system design calculations, load calculations, arc flash & fault current, lighting, and any other calculations required to support electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical construction documents including drawings, specifications, and reports for buildings (in retail, office, multifamily residential, healthcare, and institutional market sectors).
• Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all building systems.
• Ensure design is consistent with the overall vision, and design schedules are maintained; work closely with the client and other design team members, including owners, architects, contractors, and members of other disciplines.
• Participate in the selection and specification of appropriate equipment for use in building systems.
• Incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings.
• Report writing and specification preparation.
• Coordinate work with engineers of other disciplines and architects.
• Attend meetings and communicate with clients to establish their needs and discuss design issues with them.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited 4-year institution.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in designing electrical systems for commercial/institutional building projects.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Previous electrical design experience with an AE and/or MEP engineering consulting firm.
• Strong fundamental understanding of the National Electric Code, and the International Building Codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, and a demonstrated capability for analysis and strategic thinking.
• EIT desirable.
• Strong initiative—the willingness and ability to succeed in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Ability to multi-task with multiple projects in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing.

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