Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with at least five years of experience and to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems.

Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements.

Alexandria, Virginia

Vice President/Managing Principal

40 FT Hours

Salary

Professional Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

• Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.
• Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.
• Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare designs and handle design review and quality control.
• Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.
• Research building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.
• Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.
• Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.
• Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.
• Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.
• Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.
• Update Project Managers on work progress and address potential project problems.
• Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.
• Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists (Some travel involved).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM.
• Proficiency with Electrical analysis software such as SKM Powertools, Easypower (or eqiv)., and lighting analysis with AGi
  32 or equivalent.
• Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination.
• Intermediate skills with spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101.
• Familiarity with industry energy standards (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using the Unified Facilities Criteria and designing projects on federal installations preferred.
• LEED AP, CEM credentials is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Must pass HZ security clearance review and pass Federal Government base access requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.