
Electrical Engineer EI, Facilities Design - Lakeland
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Job Description
Description
Join Publix's Facilities Design team as an Electrical Engineer, EI and help shape the future of our retail facilities! As an employee-owned company and one of the largest-volume supermarket chains in the United States, Publix is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and community. We've been recognized on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since 1998 which serves as a testament to our commitment to our associates and our positive workplace culture.
In this role, you'll perform research, provide analysis, and design cost-effective, code-compliant electrical systems for Publix stores. You'll play a key part in developing electrical designs for new locations and special projects, leveraging your expertise in building codes, specifications, lighting, and power design methods. At Publix, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that directly impact our customers and communities, while collaborating with talented professionals in a supportive environment.
What sets Publix apart? We are proudly employee-owned, offer industry leading benefits, and foster a culture of respect, growth, and teamwork. Our associates enjoy stability, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Apply today and discover why Publix is not just a great place to shop, but an exceptional place to build your career!
Additional responsibilities include:
- participating in the design and production of electrical engineering construction documents for new prototypes and site-specific projects
- overseeing the development of the electrical construction documents to meet Publix objectives and all national, state, and local code requirements
- modifying prototypical designs to meet site specific requirements, modifying prototypical Publix designs to adopt to a specific site
- modifying store drawings to meet retail requests
- evaluating and completing revisions to construction drawings
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from an ABET accredited college or university
- two (2) years of electrical engineering (design) experience within the building design industry
- EI/EIT certification or willing to obtain within 180 days of hire
- knowledge in the use of CADD and other specialized design software as required
- knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
- knowledge of engineering principles
- knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards in electrical design as it pertains to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards with an emphasis on the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, or holidays in order to meet project deadlines
- willingness to travel, including overnight
Preferred Qualifications
- Four years (4) of electrical engineering (design) experience within the retail grocery industry
- knowledge in the use of Revit
- knowledge of retail grocery operations and equipment
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