Electrical Designer/Engineer

Electrical Designer/Engineer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

 Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

 
About Us:

 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

 We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

 Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

 
Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer/Designer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment responsible for designing building systems and producing construction documentation for institutional projects for a variety of markets.

In this role, you won’t just design electrical systems for commercial buildings - you’ll play a key role in bringing ambitious ideas to life as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team. We are looking for a highly motivated Electrical Engineer/Designer to be part of our firm and grow with us. 

General Duties:

• Design and program electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, telecom and security.
• Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
• Develop electrical system design calculations.
• Perform QA/QC design work.
• Review shop drawing submittals submitted by Contractors to confirm compliance with contract documents. (As needed).
• Coordinate with Owners and Architects.
• Complete code compliance research.
• Oversee and provide guidance to junior engineers.

 

  Skills:

• Proficient in Revit and MS Office.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and IECC
• Effective interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to solve problems in an effective and timely manner
• Self-directed creativity and innovation
• High attention to detail

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is desired from an ABET-accredited program
• 3 to 7+ years of Electrical Engineering experience specializing in design, maintenance, and/or operation of AC power systems, fire alarm systems, and communications systems
• PE License or EIT, a plus

 

Location: Irving, TX - Hybrid
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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.