Electrical Engineering Designer

Job Title: Electrical Engineering DesignerType: Direct Hire Work Location: Onsite in Raleigh, Charlotte or Wilmington NC*Candidates must currently reside in the greater Raleigh, Charlotte or Wilmington NC areasJob Overview:We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water Business Unit as an Electrical Engineering Designer.The Electrical Engineering Designer will be responsible for electrical design efforts and works within the project team for the completion of engineering projects focused in the municipal water and wastewater field. Typical projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pump stations, booster pump stations, or similar related municipal utility infrastructure. The Electrical Engineering Designer will coordinate with the project manager and other staff to assist in completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule.Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2-6+ years design experience working on municipal Water / Wastewater infrastructure and/or similar municipal utilities projects
• 2+ years of Autodesk REVIT & AutoCAD experience
• Experience doing electrical lighting calculations to create load list, circuiting & line diagrams
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate and NFPA 780 with their years of experience.
• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field

Big points if you have:

• Having passed the FE/EIT examination or planning toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer within a few years OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with strong technical background in lighting calculations for Design/Drafting.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• This person provides technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Water group, in support of medium and low voltage power distribution design, including motor control centers and switchgears/switchboards,
• Ability to prepare plans and specification such as one-line diagrams, elementary/Instrument wiring diagrams, power plans, electrical area classification plans, grounding, lighting, Lightning protection system and fire alarm/detection systems for Wastewater treatment plants, Remote Pump Stations and other industrial facilities.
• Prepare cost estimates, and basis of design reports under Senior Engineer (PE).
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations such as Voltage drop, Lighting calculations, Electrical equipment sizing including Generator, Panelboards, Switchboards and Feeders/Raceways. 
• Ability to learn or have some knowledge in electrical modeling to perform protective device coordination studies, arc flash studies and load flow analysis using SKM PowerTools and ETAP software would be a big plus
• Generates electrical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes electrical construction progress on projects in which they had significant involvement.
• Prepares design computations and assessments, performs technical evaluations, and prepares technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more-senior engineer.
• Responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and other design team members to complete work efficiently.
• Reports directly to their Senior Engineer.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay+ Bonus, paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

Job Requisition # 40116#LI-KL1 #civilA reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $90,000 - $125,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.