Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Job Description

SUMMARY

Research, plans, designs, and administers electrical systems for building projects by performing

the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may

be assigned. Other duties contained in subordinate job descriptions may also be required from time to

time to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Consults with client to determine functional requirements and spatial constraints of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding electrical design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
  

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design program, specifications, and related information to determine feasibility of particular electrical designs or applications.
  

• Plans layout of engineering elements, develops a unified design, and integrates the design into project for client review and approval.
  

• Designs electrical systems for building projects such as instrumentation, controls, lighting, power, fire alarm and detection, audio visual, telecom and data, and other electrical, electronic, or electrical transformation systems.
  

• Prepares scale drawings, details and specifications (contract documents) of electrical systems for bidding and construction.
  

• Represents or assists client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
  

• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with construction documents.
  

• Reviews submittals, product data, operating and maintenance manuals, test and balance reports, studies, and reports.
  

• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
  

• Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's degree (M.A.) in engineering or equivalent; or two to eight years related experience and/or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and

legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory

agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for

publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information

to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations,

and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution,

determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling

theory, and factor analysis.

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to

interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with

several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer's (PE) license, preferred. Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineering In

Training (EIT) certification.

Technology Requirements:

Microsoft Office; Revit and AutoCAD; and other miscellaneous

vendor equipment selection and design programs.

Please send confidential resume to lindsey.jones@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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