Electrical Engineer, Healthcare
Osborn Engineering · Akron, OH · 9 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Technical design leadership, project oversight
- Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by project scope of work.
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution.
- Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
- Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.
- Select and schedule electrical equipment.
- Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.
- Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application. Coordinate with other disciplines for all Electrical design elements.
- Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
- Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
- Coordinate with other disciplines for all Electrical design elements.
- Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
- Perform analysis, design and documentation of power distribution, lighting systems, and grounding systems.
- Review designs prepared by others as part of Osborn’s QA/QC process.
- Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require.
- Work with department manager(s) for planning and managing the design process to the available hours in the work plan.
- Participate in improvement of department standards of design, including drawing details and specifications.
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- 8+ years of electrical design in consulting engineering.
- Strong knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, Easy power.
- Strong ability to mentor staff and promote department technical career growth.
- Proficient knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA, and FGI Guidelines.
- Strong experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NFPA 70E.
- Proficient knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
- Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. PE License preferred.