Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Electrical team and MEP group at our growing RTP office as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Electrical Engineer. If you are passionate about becoming the best you can be and wish to work in an environment that supports your growth, we are eager to learn about your passion and experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.
• Serve as the lead electrical engineer, providing technical and design services in support of projects as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• Direct and conduct technical evaluations of electrical equipment/systems, control systems, and prepare design computations and assessments.
• Ensure the completion of electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate technical evaluations and designs, technical writing of reports and correspondence with other discipline professionals, as well as with a Project Manager and representatives of the client organization to complete work efficiently.
• Stay current with local, state, and federal design standards and regulations.
• Develop new work and clients related to electrical engineering services for institutional, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of a North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to acquire it quickly through reciprocity.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• High technical ability with an interest in technology and staying current in the field.
• Strong communication skills and being a self-starter.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An interdisciplinary systems approach to engineering, enjoying drawing upon different disciplines.
• Experience with financial metrics and data analytics to derive the best solutions.
• Experience in electrical power engineering and drawing sets in CAD or Revit.
• Familiarity with MEP work for buildings and comfort with the NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, with a willingness to learn more.
• Ability to think outside the box, come up with creative ideas, and present them to the team, clients, and the world.

Work Environment

The individual is required to work out of the Durham office for 3-6 months, with increased flexibility available thereafter. The work environment is supportive of innovation and professional growth.