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Senior Electrical Engineer
WoodUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2024
About the role
- Work with an electrical design team through all phases of design: feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction documentation
- Ability to serve as lead electrical engineer (completely independently or leading junior staff) on specific smaller projects & deliverables
- Develop electrical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, including:
- Incoming electrical services and coordination with local power companies
- Generate electrical single-line diagrams and panel schedules
- Emergency and back-up power distribution systems (Generators, UPS, etc.)
- Electrical panel layouts and wiring diagrams
- Power and lighting plans, calculations, and schedules
- Electrical load studies, motor calculations, voltage drop, etc.
- Electrical equipment layouts
- Grounding and lightning protection plans and details
- Telecommunications plans
- Fire alarm plans
- Security and door interlock plans and details
- Equipment cutsheet lookup for connection & load verification
- Energy code compliance paperwork
- Electrical hazardous classification diagrams
- Work is reviewed for adequacy and accuracy by a Senior Electrical Engineer
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines in 2-D and 3-D environments for cable tray routing, lighting fixture layouts, panel locations, and power to end users
- Prepare specifications for electrical equipment
- Prepare electrical design criteria and basis of design documents
- Perform field surveys and evaluate condition of existing equipment and systems
- Review submittals and shop drawings
- Assist in the generation and maintenance of Instrument Index and Input/Output (I/O) lists based on review of P&ID’s
- Response to construction Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Develop final construction documents including plans, specifications, schedules, and details
- Collaborate with Construction Management Team to mitigate roadblocks during all project phases
- Assist in review of cost estimates both internally and from external contractor bids
- Establish effective working relations with colleagues, clients and officials
- Attend virtual and/or in-person client meetings
- Assist in development of electrical design standards, details, and templates
- Assist in on-boarding and training of entry-level & junior electrical staff
- Be motivated and constantly willing to learn and grow
- Must possess ability to multitask with strong communication skills
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum experience of 5+ years
- Knowledgeable in applicable design codes & standards (NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, IECC, Title 24, UL, etc.)
- Amenable to Hybrid Working Office Environment (employee can select days working from home vs from the office)
- Required computer skills: MS Office, AutoCAD, and Revit 3D modeling
- Preferred computer skills: SKM Power Tools, Visual Lighting Software
- Flexibility to travel (max of 10% annually)
- Knowledge of cGMP facility design preferred
- Willing to cross-sector train and assist in electrical design with other offices
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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