The role of an electrical designer is to apply their skill and expertise to fulfill the design requirements of a project. A designer is responsible for execution of project requirements, layout, modeling and coordination required to generate technical deliverables.
II. Duties & Responsibilities
Designer
General
Perform design tasks individually and with a team of other designers and engineers to produce technical deliverables.
Comprehend design principals within discipline and possess a basic understanding of other MEP discipline principals.
Effectively delegate work to others.
Create, organize and plot construction document deliverables for issuance to the field.
Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections, details and schedules.
Apply design principals for multiple project types and clients from inception to closeout.
Review submittals and answer questions from the field.
Competently communicate with clients verbally and in written form.
Perform detailed surveys.
Actively participate in company training.
Actively learn and grow technical knowledge and soft skills.
Technical
Design the following systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections and fire alarm.
Perform the following calculations: load diversification, fault current and voltage drop.
Understand and apply relevant aspects of building, electrical and energy codes.
Perform branch circuiting and panel schedule calculations.
Perform device layouts for power, lighting and fire alarm systems.
Coordinate scope and connections with other trades.
Perform lighting calculations and manipulate to obtain a required light level.
Perform lighting energy compliance calculations and document results.
Edit master specifications to be job specific.
III. Qualifications
Designer
Education
Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Experience
Any prior consulting engineering or construction field experience preferred
Computer Skills
Basic computing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Revit preferred
IV. Performance Metrics
Designer
Attitude
Accepts responsibility and ownership of work
Accuracy and timeliness of completed tasks
Expands knowledge base and consistently applies
Attention to detail
Understanding and application of company standards
Department participation
Innovation
Quality and effectiveness of communication with clients and other outside parties
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Engineering Services
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