Electrical Engineer III

Dennis Group • $90K — $120K *
Springfield, MA 01109In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical systems for building power
  • 8 years of experience designing lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or related design software
  • Relevant experience in manufacturing or construction settings preferred
  • FE or PE tracked desirable
  • Willing to travel up to 25% for site visits and meetings

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for normal, emergency, and standby power distribution
  • Execute tasks independently on larger projects
  • Serve as primary client contact and lead engineer
  • Document calculations for design including short circuit and voltage drops
  • Maintain organization of project documents
  • Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
  • Design lighting for food processing areas and coordinate with other trades

Benefits

  • Support for talent growth and mentoring opportunities
  • Participation in department-wide standard development
  • Opportunity for involvement in complex tasks with minimal supervision
  • Potential to influence project feasibility studies and planning
Full Job Description
His/her specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
  • Execute duties on larger projects independently
  • Client contact and lead engineer
  • Documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
  • Maintains project document organization
  • Manage time and meet commitments
  • Understands Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields
  • Understands power system theory - 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components
  • Understands capacitors, inductors, and resonance
  • Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
  • Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
  • Code expertise - NEC, NFPA 72/101/, IBC
  • Specify means and methods
  • Specify other common work - grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables
  • Specify equipment
  • Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
  • Create power plans
  • Create power one line and panel schedules
  • Define fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101
  • Define Low Voltage Systems
  • Review scope with client - create and manage needs list
  • Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
  • CAD - add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs
  • Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC's, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS's.
  • Transformer configurations
  • Perform short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings
  • Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support
  • Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
  • Project planning and feasibility studies.
  • Actively participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
  • Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices
  • Supporting talent growth within our organization
  • Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members
  • Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
  • Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor


Required Education Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
  • 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
  • 8+ years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
  • 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
  • 8+ years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
  • Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
  • FE or PE tracked desirable.
  • Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.


Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.


Travel Requirement

  • Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.


About Dennis Group

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