Electrical Engineer

Description

Electrical Engineer

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with at least five (5) years of experience and to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems.

Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements.

Location:

Alexandria, VA

Reports to:

Vice President/Managing Principal

Employment Type:

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type:
Salary

Registration(s):
Professional Engineer

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSCE).

Duties:

* Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.

* Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.

* Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.

* Prepare designs, and handle design review and quality control.

* Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.

* Research building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.

* Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.

* Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.

* Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.

* Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.

* Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.

* Update Project Managers on work progress and address potential project problems.

* Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.

* Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.

* Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists. (Some travel involved)

Key Responsibilities:

* Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.

* Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other

* Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.

* Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

* Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.

* Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects

* Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.

* Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.

* Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.

* Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Role

Competencies:

* Sharing Information:
Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.

* Critical Thinking:
Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.

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