Senior Electrical Designer; On-Site

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• Individuals assigned to this classification will perform engineering calculations and must be able to layout and design systems in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures, code and shall exercise judgment in their application with minimal to no supervision.
• Individuals should be able to apply practical knowledge and experience in their field to resolve problems and conflicts related to the projects assigned to them. Individuals should be capable of independent decision‑making for engineering tasks on the projects assigned to them.
• Individuals may supervise subordinate personnel and assist other engineers or designers.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience is required. EIT preferable.
• An associate degree with minimum 10 years’ experience in the design of Electrical systems under the supervision of a Professional Engineer required.
• 11+ years of practical experience in Electrical fields is preferred but not required.

• Able to complete the job requirement for Engineering Designer III successfully.
• Excellent knowledge of discipline specific codes and other building codes.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good leadership skills to educate client on design and other project requirements.
• Meet with the Project Engineer and the Project Manager to discuss the design scope, schedule, budget, phasing, site issues, and design review issues.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Engineer to prepare design budgets and schedules.
• Estimate discipline man‑hours required to complete the design requirements of a project.
• Provide leadership and assign design job functions to designated designers and supervise their efforts in completing the project on time and within budget.
• Implement system types as selected by the Project Engineer and provide complete construction documents that match the client and project team’s requirements.
• Review preliminary and final design with other disciplines for function, clearances, coordination, and final design selection. Perform a final review of the engineering drawings.
• Client contacts and coordination.
• Perform quality control (QC) on projects in coordination with all disciplines and project engineers.
• Mentor and motivate Engineering Designers I, II and III.
• Set high standards, professional integrity and seek the company and client best interest.
• Ability to meet fast‑paced deadlines while maintaining quality design.
• Additional duties as required.

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and pets.
• Generous 401(K) company match.
• Generous PTO – vacation time.
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – jeans and friendly atmosphere.
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch‑and‑learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged.
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company‑sponsored charity events.
• Licensed specialist handles all licensing forms.
• Fully staffed permitting department.
• Highly skilled designers in the Design Department.
• Various sectors:
  Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi‑family, Convenience – we bring communities to life.
• Experts in MEP, Fire Protection, and Structural tackling technical issues.
• Vast experience across California reharias – no weather stops us.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Architecture and Planning

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.