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Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Xpert Consultants, Inc.
Full-time
On-site
$125,000 - $145,000 USD yearly
ABOUT US

Xpert Consultants, Inc. is one of the Nation's premier Staffing firms, strategically aligned with companies across the country. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Project Electrical Engineer for our client in Hunt Valley, MD.

This is an onsite position.

US Citizenship required

Job Description:

Are you a visionary Electrical Engineer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of successful project leadership? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Level Electrical Engineer to join our client's dynamic team.

Essential Job Functions:

Position summary:

Our Client is seeking a degreed Electrical Engineer with the desire to work within a fast-paced quality driven environment within a growing organization. Working with senior engineering staff from the initial conceptual electrical design to construction and commissioning of large and small facilities type projects. The Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity work with a diverse and experienced staff in resolving a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements) while benefitting from a solid quality control process. The ideal candidate is an individual with the motivation and desire to excel within the consulting engineering field while embracing challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization.

Typical work assignments center around facilities engineering and design projects of varying sizes within the educational, public works, water/wastewater, transportation, transit, health care and aviation industries. We are seeking candidates with a wide range of design and engineering experience with building electrical systems including lighting systems, power and emergency power distribution systems; fire alarm systems; security; CCTV and access control; and communication systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Perform design computations
• Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
• Attend meetings with clients
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Required Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Must successfully complete and pass Motor Vehicle screening
• 5-10 years’ experience related to electrical power distribution, power generation, motor controls, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm design, telecommunications network design, or security systems design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk’s CADD and Autodesk’s Revit
• Proficient in discipline specific design software
• Written and communication skills
• Understanding and application of NEC, IBC, and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work.

Preferred Experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Working knowledge of Bentley’s Microstation
• Working knowledge of Electrical Modeling Software, SKM Power Tools or ETAP
• Working knowledge of Lighting Modeling Software, AGi32 or ElumTools.
• Familiarity with electrical testing apparatus
• Experience working with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Experience with federal, state, and local codes
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.

Working Conditions
• Work is performed within a general office environment 90% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
• Regional travel (generally within 90 miles) will occasionally be required for meeting attendance, field survey, and construction verification activities.

MUST HAVE:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Must successfully complete and pass Motor Vehicle screening.
• 5-10 years’ experience related to electrical power distribution, power generation, motor controls, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm design, telecommunications network design, or security systems design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Autodesk’s CADD and Autodesk’s Revit
• Proficient in discipline specific design software.
• Understanding and application of NEC, IBC, and NFPA codes for completing electrical design work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person