Electrical Engineer
HDR · Walnut Creek, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsulting$93k–$151k/yrFull-time
About the role
This individual will be responsible for the electrical design of facilities in support of a variety of markets including Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal.
Responsibilities
- Perform, plan, direct and monitor work of the electrical design team on small to mid-sized institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project.
- Review electrical documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
- Write/edit electrical specifications and select equipment, electrical systems and devices.
- Assist with designs for upgrades, expansions of medium voltage and low voltage distribution, and green field design.
- Prepare electrical design (plans and specifications) for projects per NFPA 70 requirements to include various systems such as switchgear, pumping plants, pumps, lighting, HVAC, fire protection detection and suppression panels, and other miscellaneous loads.
- Engineer of physical design (above & below grade) for conduit and cable routing in sufficient detail to construct.
- Produce drawings, markups, back check for electrical equipment\conduit arrangement drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Specify conduit and cable, prepare calculations to support the design.
- Perform site surveys and verification of installation.
- Perform power system studies, including arc flash assessment.
- Engineer calculations, make recommendations to develop electrical design options, and assist in the preparation of engineering procedures and specifications.
- Perform data processing and statistical analysis, development of data plots and graphs.
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
- Coordinate workload to complete the document on schedule.
- Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
- Cook up with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
- Provide construction contract administration as needed.
- Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators or Technicians.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
- Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
Skills
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
Benefits
Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is $92,862 - $150,750 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.