Electrical Engineer III - Life Sciences at CRB in Atlanta, GA, United States

Job description

• The Electrical Engineer III focuses on the design and engineering of power, lighting, grounding/bonding, special systems (e.g., telephone/data, security, fire alarm), raceway, cable tray, and other electrical control and building support systems into the built work environment.
• The individual possesses demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others.
• This position is responsible for overseeing the Electrical discipline scope of work and managing the discipline budget on small to medium projects of intermediate complexity, and coordinating with internal and external architects and engineers, as well as clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors and manufacturers.
• Typical tasks and deliverables include power load, illumination, short circuit and voltage drop calculations; basis of design reports; code evaluations; one-line diagrams; plans; schedules; installation details; specifications; and coordination with manufacturers and construction trade partners.
• Tasks will include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. Project work includes directing design activities for all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
• The individual may work independently or at the direction of the Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Project Manager and may delegate basic and fundamental tasks to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Location: Must be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or willing to relocate.
• Hybrid work schedule: In office three days per week

Responsibilities

• Designs electrical systems of intermediate complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Coordinates with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers.
• Develops narratives, reports and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on small projects of intermediate complexity and with little oversight.
• Supports construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.
• Plans and directs work and manages a project electrical design budget on small to medium sized projects of intermediate complexity.
• Supports proposal development under the supervision of a Lead or Senior Engineer.
• Identifies basic non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develops basic internal electrical design and engineering training presentations.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Leads quality check efforts for small projects of intermediate complexity and drives overall project quality.
• Provides mentorship to less experienced Electrical Engineers and/or Designers.
• Leads systems design programming and master planning on intermediate projects with support from Design Lead or Senior Engineer.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor

Requirements

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 5 years of experience
• Relevant AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firm experience
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing
• Relevant design firm experience
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Intermediate knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
• Intermediate experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing electrical lighting, power and special systems design
• Intermediate experience with using and applying electrical codes and standards (NFPA, IESNA, UL, OSHA, and/or IEEE)
• Basic experience with using and applying applicable building codes
• Proficient with intermediate internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient with intermediate coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
• Proficient at intermediate electrical lighting, power and special systems design calculations with limited supervision
• Intermediate experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and providing support of field reporting
• Basic experience with troubleshooting issues with electrical equipment and systems
• Ability to travel for client development and project execution, and internal and external training opportunities

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

• CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.