Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: Merrillville, IN, 46410

Country: United States

Salary: $65000-$100000

Start Date:

Description:

About the job

The Electrical Engineer position involves working on projects in heavy industry, metals, chemical/petrochemical, or environmental sectors. Responsibilities include:

• Group leadership
• Meeting with clients
• Preparing proposals
• Coordinating with other disciplines
• Breaker and starter sizing
• Conduit and cable sizing
• 2-D orthographic design drawing development
• Single line and network diagram development
• Project forecasts
• Cost estimates, project and budget management
• Electrical systems installation review during construction for compliance with construction documents
• Potential collaboration with DLZ’s other offices on architectural and civil projects

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead Electrical Engineer, mentor other electrical staff
• Coordinate with other disciplines and work in a team environment
• Manage multiple projects within established schedules and budgets
• Work on a variety of project types, scales, and complexities
• Assist in developing feasibility studies
• Communicate and coordinate with clients to develop scopes, prepare proposals, oversee installations, and manage budgets
• Perform all work safely and responsibly, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan
• Represent the company and its core values positively
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Ten or more years of relevant work experience in the industrial sector (15+ preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required
• Knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA & IEEE design standards is a plus
• AutoCAD and/or Revit skills preferred, but not mandatory.
• Specification writing skills required.
• Management experience of electrical an engineering group is preferred.
• Arc-flash study experience a plus.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.