Electrical Engineer- Buildings

Electrical Engineer – Buildings

Richmond, Virginia

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this Electrical Engineer will assess existing facilities and develop electrical designs in support of various Buildings projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating, planning, designing, and commissioning existing facilities components and systems
• Analyzing facility electrical, lighting, telecommunications, security, and fire alarm systems
• Coordinating with other support disciplines and regional offices
• Assisting project managers in project management
• Following quality assurance and quality control plans
• Traveling to project locations as required

• Ability to communicate with and interact with building owner representatives and architectural clients
• Participate in client relations and project pursuits
• Knowledge of building components and systems
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and sustainability principles
• Utilizing CAD and BIM design software to produce construction drawings
• Ability to perform electrical related calculations
• Utilize Microsoft Excel-based calculation tools for design calculations
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Be responsible for time management and product quality
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
• Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as the overall needs of the team

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university of college.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5 to 15 years of building design and construction industry experience
• Proven experience overseeing electrical designs, including detailed plans and specifications for building projects
• Technically competent in building electrical systems including power distribution systems, lighting systems, and telecommunications systems
• Experience with Autodesk Revit
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite

• Worked as an engineer sub-consultant to architectural building design firms

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