Entry-level Electrical Designer
$83,200–$93,600 year
HybridVista, California, United States
Job Summary
Assist in the design of electrical systems for commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, military, and government facilities. Prepare electrical plans, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD and Revit. Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and conductor sizing calculations under the direction of senior engineers and project managers. Develop lighting layouts and perform photometric calculations using industry-standard software. Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other project disciplines. Participate in site surveys and field investigations to document existing conditions. Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and contractor coordination. Maintain project documentation and support project delivery efforts to meet quality standards, schedules, and budgets. Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to develop construction documents and provide technical support throughout the design and construction process.
Required Qualifications
- 2-3 years of electrical design experience within a consulting engineering, architectural/engineering, or building systems design environment
- Experience preparing construction documents for building-related projects
- Working knowledge of normal and emergency power distribution systems
- Electrical load calculations
- Grounding and bonding systems
- Lighting design and photometric calculations
- NEC and NFPA 70 requirements
- California code requirements and energy standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of Revit
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills
- Previous consulting engineering firm experience
- Travel up to 10% for site visits, field investigations, and project meetings
- First three months in office
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with healthcare, educational, military, government, hospitality, commercial, or multifamily projects
- Low-voltage and fire alarm design experience
- Experience with field investigations and construction administration activities
- Familiarity with arc flash hazard analysis studies
- Experience with EnergyPro or working knowledge of California Title 24 requirements
- Familiarity with ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) requirements
- Experience with Helioscope or similar photovoltaic energy modeling software
- BIM coordination experience and strong Revit skills
- EIT certification or progress toward EIT certification
- Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related technical field
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