Electrical Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Executing duties on larger projects independently.
• Client contact and leading engineers.
• Documenting all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
• Maintain project document organization.
• Manage time and meet commitments.
• Understand Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields.
• Understand power system theory – 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
• Understand capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
• Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101/, IBC.
• Specify means and methods.
• Specify other common work – grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables.
• Specify equipment.
• Designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Create power plans.
• Create power one line and panel schedules.
• Define fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
• Define Low Voltage Systems.
• Review scope with client – create and manage needs list.
• Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
• Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
• Transformer configurations.
• Perform short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
• Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support.
• Aid in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices.
• Supporting talent growth within our organization.
• Assists with interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Handle complex issues and tasks with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions to issues they encounter.
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
• Preferred Experience: Relevant experience in a manufacturing or construction setting.
• Desirable: FE or PE tracked.
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Pay

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience.

Schedule

We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.