Residential Electrical Designer, Cornerstone Recruiting, Fairfax, VA
Cornerstone Recruiting -
Fairfax, VA,
US
Residential Electrical Designer
Date Posted: 2024-04-24
Job description
Residential Electrical Designer
Fairfax, VA
We are working with a nationwide engineering, environmental, and management consulting firm. They are based in Fairfax, VA and provide environment inspection services for commercial, institutional, and residential communities and buildings nationwide.
We are seeking a Residential Electrical Designer to design electrical systems for residential, multi-family, and light commercial projects. This position requires someone with a strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and experience in the construction industry.
Job Location:
This position is based in their office in Fairfax, VA with the option of a hybrid remote/office work schedule or, if pre-approved by management, the option of a full-time remote work schedule after the completion of new hire onboarding as dictated by their direct supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Education/Experience:
Additional Requirements:
If interested please apply directly to this ad or to Kate at ...@csrecruiting.com.
Fairfax, VA
We are working with a nationwide engineering, environmental, and management consulting firm. They are based in Fairfax, VA and provide environment inspection services for commercial, institutional, and residential communities and buildings nationwide.
We are seeking a Residential Electrical Designer to design electrical systems for residential, multi-family, and light commercial projects. This position requires someone with a strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and experience in the construction industry.
Job Location:
This position is based in their office in Fairfax, VA with the option of a hybrid remote/office work schedule or, if pre-approved by management, the option of a full-time remote work schedule after the completion of new hire onboarding as dictated by their direct supervisor.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
- Respond to RFI's for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
- Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
- Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
- Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
- Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
- Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
- Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
- Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client's exposure to problems
- Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
- If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
- Oversee deliverables to and from clients
- Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
- Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems
Education/Experience:
- B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
- E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
- P.E. License is NOT required but is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses, and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP and Revit is required. Experience with COMCheck is a plus.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
- Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
- Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
- Takes ownership of assignments
- Works well both independently and as part of the project team
If interested please apply directly to this ad or to Kate at ...@csrecruiting.com.