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: 500 W 7th St, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX
Reports to: Electrical Team Lead
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).
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.
Task Manager Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations:- Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars' mission and core values.
- Assists PM in achieving target Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) of all associated tasks.
- Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
- Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge.
- Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.
- Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company's performance.
This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value CompetenciesBenefits & 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
- Work for an Employee-Owned firm
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.
