Electrical Project Designer | Rogers, AR

Electrical Project Designer

IMEG is hiring an Electrical Project Designer in Rogers, Arkansas, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff on larger and high complexity projects. This role focuses on the engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight of electrical systems for buildings while working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients.

This position is expected to work within the project's monetary budget, train and mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team supports industrial, manufacturing, and MEP markets, advancing high-performance, energy-efficient design aligned with MEP
2050 and AIA
2030.

What You'll Do

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of electrical systems, using engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Support the execution of consulting projects and lead project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems and collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Provide in-process design reviews of electrical system design, calculations, and specifications.
• Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Or

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as they relate to electrical systems design for buildings
• Proficient with industry standard engineering software and tools including lighting photometric calculation software such as AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or other; power system analysis and design software such as SKM/PTW, Easy Power, or other; and proficiency in the use of BIM software and CTC Revit Add In Tools
• Knowledge of Illumination Engineering Society (IES) Standards
• Proficient with energy compliance software such as Com Check;
  Adobe or Bluebeam Revu; the use of reference material resources such as NFPA Link, Tech Street, MadCAD, and Facility Guideline Institution (FGI)
• Proficiency in Smart Engineering Design Assist (SET) Tools within Revit for electrical calculations, coordination, properties, etc. Knowledge of Master Specification editing and software such as eSPECS
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 10% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Engineering In Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Why IMEG

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.

• Employee ownership (ESOP) with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline…