Electrical Engineer - Designer III - HIKINEX

Job Title: Designer III (37471)
Department: Electrical Engineering
Reports to: Managing Director/Director
FLSA Status: Exempt


GENERAL SUMMARY
The Electrical Engineering Designer III reports to a Managing Director or Director and receives specific and detailed instructions to produce contract and presentation documents.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

●   Perform engineering duties in planning and designing electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, and fire alarms for various structures and buildings.

●      Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, system, component, or system with other team members with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.

●      Assists in preparing complete project documentation, including plans, specifications, due diligence reports, etc.

●      Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; work on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.

●      Interacts and collaborates with clients, officials, contractors, and other project team members.

●      Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.

●      Correct and update drawings and assist the project team and other staff members as required.

●      Ensures that company technical policies and procedures are practiced during the execution of projects for clients.

●      Delegation of work tasks and collaboration with subordinate staff, monitoring and reviewing delegated work for accuracy.

●      Assists the Project Manager in coordinating project designs with other disciplines, including attendance at project meetings.

●      Performs specific engineering studies and design analyses and assists the Project Manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.

●      Review shop drawings, record changes, and communicate as required with suppliers, contractors, and client representatives.

●      Performs on-site inspections as required.

●      Develop one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and short circuit calculations.

●      Develop a lighting plan and perform photometric calculations.

●      Layout fire alarm devices.

●      Understanding of low voltage devices.

●      Prepare electrical drawings using designers or drafters and develop specifications.

●      Coordinate design with vendor-supplied equipment.

●      Prepare equipment layouts and general arrangements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

●      Strong and versatile building design and presentation skills.

●      Proficiency with current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.

●      Proficiency with electrical engineering software such as SKM, AGI, and Visual.

●      Sound knowledge and understanding of the project development process, including construction, retail, and commercial buildings.

●      Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

●      Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

●      Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering.

●      2-5 years of experience.