Electrical EngineerRole Description: Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with
at least five years of experience and to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems.
Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements. Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Reports to: Vice President/Managing Principal
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Professional Engineer
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Duties:- Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.
- Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.
- Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.
- Prepare designs and handle design review and quality control.
- Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.
- Research building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.
- Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.
- Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.
- Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.
- Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.
- Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.
- Update Project Managers on work progress and address potential project problems.
- Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.
- Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.
- Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists (Some travel involved).
Key Responsibilities:- Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
- Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
- Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
- Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
- Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
- Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
- Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
- Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
- Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
- Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
Role Competencies:- Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
- Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
- Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
- Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
- Registered Professional Engineer.
- NOTE: "Exam Ready EIT will be considered".
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM.
- Proficiency with Electrical analysis software such as SKM Powertools, Easypower (or eqiv)., and lighting analysis with AGi32 or equivalent.
- Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination.
- Intermediate skills with spreadsheet software.
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101.
- Familiarity with industry energy standards (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).
- Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
- Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience using the Unified Facilities Criteria and designing projects on federal installations preferred.
- LEED AP, CEM credentials is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
- Must pass HZ security clearance review and pass Federal Government base access requirements.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies.Benefits & Perks:- Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
- MDLive Telehealth
- Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
- Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
- Term Life / AD&D insurance
- Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
- Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
Physical Requirements:- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data
- Able to walk project site while wearing personal protective equipment
- May lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times
- The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
- Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain
- May work in extreme weather conditions
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
