Electrical Engineer; PE

Job Description

Baird, Hampton & Brown (BHB) partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence and balancing their lives, and we serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage.

As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, licensed Electrical Engineer, PE to design power, lighting, and signal systems for commercial projects including schools, retail, industrial, municipal, commercial, critical care environments, healthcare, and more. As a mid-level position, you will oversee small to mid-sized lighting and power projects with a team of fellow licensed engineers, Graduate Electrical Engineers, and Electrical EITs. You will perform photometric analyses of lighting systems, use power analysis software to calculate voltage drop, short circuit currents, and arc flash boundaries.

Depending upon your experience, you may also be responsible for project management tasks such as creating and tracking budgets, overseeing project scheduling, and reviewing construction documents.

• Design electrical distribution systems starting from the utility source to the customer panel boards then to receptacles and equipment loads.
• Perform site visits to document and assess existing electrical systems.
• Select lighting fixtures and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes.
• Prepare technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operation conform to building codes, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Create construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT software.
• Perform photometric lighting studies using AGI-32 software.
• Perform voltage drop, short circuit, and arc flash calculations along with load flow analyses using SKM Power Tools for Windows software.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with clients, consultants, building officials, utility company representatives, owners, and internal staff members on projects.
• Develop construction budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
• Oversee project production efforts to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Visit project sites to review progress and gauge conformance to construction documents.
• Perform construction administration duties and review all construction document revisions with the Engineer of Record.

• Four-year minimum degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• At least three years of recent experience as an Electrical PE in electrical building design
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills — connections are a critical part of how we work
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and International Building Codes
• Knowledge or experience in the preparation of construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include Bluebeam, AGI-32, SKM Power Tools for Windows

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25 lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. The start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, and employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass core business hours of 9am – 4pm.

Overtime is not required, but may be requested to meet client needs.

We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. BHB has been recognized as a strong workplace…