Staff Engineer - Electrical

BHC Consultants

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • 0-4 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in electrical design standards and codes
  • Skilled in electrical load and voltage drop calculations
  • Experience in preparing electrical specifications and construction assistance
  • Knowledge of energy-efficient and sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for various projects from conception through construction
  • Select and size cabling systems and identify appropriate routing
  • Specify and lay out electrical gear, lighting fixtures, and engine generators
  • Conduct electrical system condition assessments and cost estimates
  • Prepare short circuit and overcurrent device coordination studies
  • Oversee construction, including reviewing contractor submittals and answering questions
  • Interface with multiple stakeholders, including owners and utility personnel.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 60% company-paid dependent medical and vision insurance
  • 50% company-paid dependent dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
  • Paid vacation starting at 15 days annually
  • Paid sick leave, 9.5 paid holidays, and one paid volunteer day annually
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work options
  • Monthly home-office stipend and commuter benefits
  • Reimbursement for professional registrations and training
  • Paid memberships in professional organizations
  • Career Guide mentorship program
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Broad-based company ownership structure promotes local control and shared success.
Full Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design of the electrical components of a wide variety of projects including commercial, industrial, municipal, water and wastewater treatment, and pump station projects. The designs tasks include cabling system selection, sizing, and routing; electrical gear specification and layout; lighting fixtures selection and layout; engine generator sizing; electrical system condition assessment; construction observation; communications and notification systems specification and layout; and instrumentation and control system selection, specification, and layout.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for design of electrical systems from project definition through construction. The candidate must be able to interface with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, code inspectors, and utility personnel. The candidate must be able work within established budgets and schedules. The candidate should have the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Key Qualifications:
  • Under the guidance of registered professional engineers, provide electrical design and engineering for various electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, instrumentation and controls, grounding, telecommunications and fire alarm systems.
  • Apply current codes and standards to designs.
  • Perform electrical load and voltage drop calculations.
  • Prepare short circuit and overcurrent device coordination studies.
  • Perform cost estimates of electrical designs.
  • Prepare electrical specifications.
  • Provide energy efficient and sustainable design.
  • Provide construction assistance, including review of contractor submittals, answering contractor questions, and observing construction.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering or other Engineering discipline)
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred, ability to qualify for professional engineering licensure within 8 years
  • Experience: 0 - 4 Years


Why Join Our Team?

  • Generous total compensation package
  • 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 60% company-paid dependent medical and vision insurance
  • 50% company-paid dependent dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution
  • Paid vacation beginning at 15 days annually for full-time employees
  • Paid sick leave
  • 9.5 paid holidays and one paid volunteer day annually
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid work opportunities
  • Monthly home-office stipend
  • Commuter benefits
  • Reimbursement for professional registrations, renewals, and approved training and conferences
  • Paid memberships in professional organizations
  • Career Guide mentorship program
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • BHC offers broad-based company ownership to employees at all levels, with no majority owner. This structure allows employees to share in the benefits of ownership while supporting local control, leadership continuity, and the long-term success of the company.


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