Northern Trust

Senior Electrical Engineer

Northern Trust$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Documented experience with an MEP engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
  • BS or MS degree in electrical engineering.
  • 12-15 years of experience in design across various project types including healthcare and educational facilities.
  • Professional licensure in electrical engineering is required.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards including NFPA/NEC, IES, IECC, LEED and ASHRAE requirements.
  • Proficiency in Revit software and excellent Microsoft Office skills.
  • Familiarity with electrical analysis software and sustainable technologies for commercial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assess project requirements and determine scope, budget, and staffing with design teams.
  • Write scopes for electrical design based on client reviews and meetings.
  • Prepare engineering studies for new systems and analyze existing systems' operations.
  • Present detailed engineering analyses to owners and design teams effectively.
  • Document existing conditions and troubleshoot complex design issues and conflicts.
  • Research code issues and obtain necessary interpretations from officials.
  • Produce sketches and schematics for complicated design tasks.
  • Prepare cost opinions for electrical systems and review contractors' estimates.
  • Perform calculations for electrical designs including loads and equipment sizing.
  • Review drawings to ensure compliance with design standards and company requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources in electrical design.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced design teams.
  • Involvement in diverse project types across various industries.
  • Supportive leadership that values mentorship and staff development.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Assess 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.
  • 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.


Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

  • Documented experience with an MEP engineering firm or A/E firm providing electrical design.
  • BS or MS degree in electrical engineering
  • 12-15 years of experience in the design of lighting, power, fire-alarm, government, healthcare, commercial and/or educational project types
  • Professional licensure is required
  • Knowledge 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 essential
  • Proficiency with Revit software, as well as excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with electrical analysis software (i.e. SKM, Easy Power) and knowledge of the current sustainable technologies applicable to the design of commercial electrical systems.


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About Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, and fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions, and affluent individuals. They have evolved with the changing needs of their clients and their world.

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21,100 employees
Market Cap
$18.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.2 billion
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$6.1 billion
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