Job SummaryWelsbach Electric Corp. ("Welsbach") is one of the largest commercial electrical contractors in New York City. We specialize in outdoor electrical construction and maintenance for government agencies, utilities, and private enterprises. Our headquarters are located in Queens, NY, where we maintain an extensive in-house inventory of materials, tools, and a fleet in order to provide prompt electrical maintenance services.
Our field force consists of highly qualified, IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) journeymen electricians and linemen. These employees are supported by experienced project management, estimating, engineering, accounting, and administrative personnel, who together make us one of the leading New York City electrical contracting companies.
To ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery, all work processes are guided by an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system and an established safety program.
The Electrical Project Engineer will assist in the engineering and coordination of electrical work. The position entails drafting and coordination of the electrical installation work, in accordance with the contract documents, with other members of the overall Project Team, translating contract drawings into 2D and 3D installation drawings, providing management of clash detection, and conflict identification and resolution, incorporating change orders and as-built conditions, and providing involvement in developing project-specific BIM strategies, scope, and planning.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide support to the Director of Engineering and provide direction in the field regarding technical and quality issues.
- Work with the Systems Manager to facilitate and support the testing work being performed in the field.
- Work with the Project Manager and Field Supervision to develop Plans for future work.
- Under oversight of the Project Manager, maintain schedules and status updates.
- Assist in developing and implementing project-specific BIM strategies, scope, and plan for the work.
- Utilize Revit MEP or AutoCAD MEP to create installation shop drawings and sketches from contract drawings.
- Responsible for layout of electrical systems, including cable trays, conduits and equipment in 3D for BIM coordination.
- Participate in customer, project, and design meetings to gather and review project related requirements and resolve conflicts with other trades.
- Must have a good understanding of: Lighting control, Security systems, Fire Alarm, Power, Block diagram and one line diagram.
- Must be able to develop and understand point to point drawings.
- Perform basic design calculations (i.e. pulling calculations, duct sizing, etc.) under Engineer direction and review.
- Communicate project status to report target delivery, productivity, and quality of design.
- Prepare and manage communications internally and with general contractors or construction managers for assigned projects.
- Travel to various project sites is required.
- Maintain confidentiality of engineering department and company information.
- Comply with I.S.O. 9000:2015 operations work instructions, contracts, safety program, and Company established policies and procedures.
- Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Director of Engineering or Project Manager with recommendation for resolution.
- Perform additional assignments as required by the operating needs of the company or as directed by executives.
Qualifications#wels
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- 1 - 5 years related experience in electrical industry.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering desirable but not required.
- Knowledge of the electrical construction industry, contract documentation, and the National Electrical Code and design.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
- Experience performing electrical/construction/engineering calculations.
COMPUTER SKILLS- Proficient in AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel applications
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND CRITICAL COMPETENCIESThe requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
- Conscientiousness, personal responsibility, and dependability.
- Ability to adapt to an office environment and act in a principled, ethical fashion.
- Skilled in written and verbal communications.
- Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize multiple projects and resource planning skills.
- Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Must demonstrate commitment to company values.
LANGUAGE SKILLSMust have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations and project sites in order to accurately design electrical layout. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
BenefitsLocal Union $3 Benefits
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Geographic DisclosureCompensation Range: $110,000K-$145,000KLocal Union # 3 Benefits 
