Electrical Designer

Job Description

EBD Services
Electrical Designer (3+ years)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Lynnwood Office

Schedule:

Hybrid
Salary Range*: $95,000 to $125,000 per year

Role Overview: Qualified applicants should possess a basic understanding of buildings engineering and industry experience to consistently produce project deliverables that meet project requirements and client expectations. Work consists of entry level to mid-level design engineering tasks for the built environment including electrical load calculations, code analysis, selection and specification of electrical power and lighting system devices, device layout and coordination, branch circuit design, distribution equipment sizing and feeder design, mechanical coordination, and use of AutoCAD and Revit to produce design engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Designer:

• Conduct interpretations of drawings, engineering markups, codes, and other similar materials.
• Use Revit and AutoCAD software to produce contract documentation to communicate electrical design information.
• Attend meetings and perform interdisciplinary coordination with architects, other engineering disciplines, and contractors to deliver quality projects to our clients.
• Perform preliminary site assessments and construction project observations.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design individual building electrical system components using industry standard software and internal tools including short circuit/arc flash studies.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Write technical engineering reports, basis of design.
• Conduct site observation reports, review product submittals, and respond to RFIs during construction phase activities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a highly collaborative professional environment. Ability to proactively engage in creative and critical thinking.
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and the ability to effectively communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical project team members, using a variety of methods including email, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including the National Electrical Code, Washington State eattle Energy Codes, FGI Guidelines, and NFPA 72, 99, 101, and 110.
• Understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of the software as a drafting and design tool.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SKM Power.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited institution.
• 3+ years of work experience. Prior experience in MEP consulting engineering field preferred. Experience in healthcare, commercial, aviation, civic, and higher education markets is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (NCEES EIT) a plus

• Typical business hours are between 7 AM and 5 PM. At times, work hours will require off-hour work outside of normal business hours and may include work on Saturday and Sunday to meet project deadlines and support project requirements for clients with 24x7 business operations (typically less than 10% of time).
• Travel required within the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. Typically, 5% of the time.
• Hybrid office;
  Typically, 4-days in office / 1-day remote/work-from home. Initial 6-month period from hire date will be Full Time in-office (5-days per week).
• Work environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for extended periods of time while performing technical calculations and developing mechanical drawings/models.
• Field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and include transport and handling of sensitive electronic equipment of up to 30 pounds.
• Physical attendance to perform field investigation, attend in-person design meetings at client/architect locations.

• Medical, dental, and vision plan: 100% of premiums paid by the Company for…