Electrical Assessor II Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX Remote

The Opportunity

Facility Optimization Solutions, LLC (FOS), a subsidiary of Cannon Design, is looking for an energetic field professional. The position can be performed in any state throughout the United States.

In this role you will conduct facility condition assessments of electrical and low‑voltage systems for a variety of building types, including healthcare, education, sports, municipal, and commercial facilities across the country. Projects are typically short, ranging from one to six months, with field deployments lasting about one week and usually no more than two per month.

• Conduct on‑site facility assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating building electrical systems, including emergency power, photovoltaic, fire alarm, security, data communication, and surveillance systems.
• Work effectively with clients and on‑site personnel to assess client assets; maintain an average daily walk rate of 125–250k square feet.
• Determine the condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for electrical and low‑voltage systems.
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues.
• Recommend corrective actions and describe them with sufficient technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating.
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review.
• Review peer work and actively participate in post‑project reviews.
• Handle other responsibilities as needed.

• Flexible work schedules with a hybrid model – work from home and/or work from the office.
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy.
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals.
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing.
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success.

• Minimum of four years of related work experience.
• Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments is strongly preferred.
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions is strongly preferred.
• Prior cost estimating experience is valued but not required.
• Registration, licensure or technical certification in a related field is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, as well as a clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage.
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam is valued but not required.
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out‑of‑town assignments; on average, projects include one week in the field followed by two weeks in the office.
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, and walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

The salary range for this position is $57,600 to $72,000 annually. The actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex‑time summer hours, remote work options, a 401(k) plan, and employee perk programs.

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