Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerThe national multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join one of two Minnesota offices located in Rochester or Minneapolis. This role requires excellent time management, communication, and technical skills as you work closely with your internal project team and consultants!The firm has 12 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.ResponsibilitiesAssess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with the design team to determine scope, budget, and staffing.Write scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owner and design teams.Document existing conditions and perform complex and detailed troubleshooting. Resolve a variety of complex problems, i.e. conflicting design requirements, code issues, varying design options, and difficult condition requirements.Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as the layout of electrical rooms.Prepare engineering opinion of probable cost for electrical systems and review contractor cost estimates.Make calculations using engineering formulas and skills for electrical designs such as whole building electrical loads, lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, editing specification sections, and creating punch lists.Prepare addendum and change orders. Initiate additional service requests for submittal to client.Review drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with design standards.Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of construction processes and delivery methods.Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for questions.QualificationsPreferred candidates will have:A BS or MS degree in electrical engineering8-12 years of experience in the design of lighting, power and communications systems for healthcare, commercial and/or educational project typesProfessional licensure, or the ability to obtain licensure, is requiredDocumented experience with a consulting engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical designKnowledge of current technology applicable to IES, IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements and all applicable codes (city, state, federal) as well as knowledge of National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) Standards are essentialProficiency with Revit software, as well as excellent skills in Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systemsPlease Note: Delays may be experienced if uploading portfolio pdf. Do not exit out of page during upload. We look forward to receiving your application!