Electrical Engineer

Job Description
Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Senior Electrical Engineer to their San Jose team!


Responsibilities:

• Prepare scope, budget and staff after assessing project requirements
• Using preliminary review and client meetings, write scope of work for electrical design
• Prepare engineering studies/schematic design for new systems
• Analyze operation of existing systems
• Effectively present complex engineering analysis to owner/design team
• Troubleshoot/resolve complex problems (conflicting design requirements, code issues, varying design options, and difficult condition requirements)
• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials
• Prepare sketches/system schematics for complicated design tasks
• Prepare calculations including whole building electrical loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, editing specification sections, and creating punch lists
• Review contractor cost estimates after preparing engineering opinion of probable cost for electrical systems
• Develop/maintain a thorough understanding of construction processes and delivery methods
• Review drawings/documents for compliance
• Mentor/train junior staff

Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering
• 12+ years of design experience for a variety of projects (corporate, higher education, or performing arts projects)
• Documented experience providing electrical design to an MEP engineering firm or A/E firm
• PE License
• Extensive knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)
• Understanding of applicable (city, state, federal) requirements/pertinent standards
• Knowledge of IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements
• Working knowledge of Revit software
• Familiar with electrical analysis software (SKM, Easy Power)
• Knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

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