Electrical Engineer, Mid-Level; Power Systems

Job Summary

The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design build, industrial projects. We design and build food and beverage production facilities. Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting suppliers and sub‑contractors. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

• Design electrical systems for building power, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208 v, 480 v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Document all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
• Maintain project document organization.
• Manage time and meet commitments.
• Understands Ohm’s law, AC/DC, electric and magnetic fields.
• Understands power system theory – 3‑phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
• Understands capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
• Design lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinate fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101, IBC.
• Specify means and methods.
• Specify other common work – grounding, start‑up, LV & MV cables.
• Specify equipment.
• Design low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Create power plans.
• Create power one‑line and panel schedules.
• Define fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
• Define low voltage systems.
• Review scope with client – create and manage needs list.
• Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one‑line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
• Procure long‑lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switch gear, switchboards, panel boards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
• Transformer configurations.
• Perform short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
• Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support.
• Assist in managing the electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with start‑up.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participate in and support department‑wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Research electrical building/power materials and best practices.
• Support talent growth within our organization.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4‑7 years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
• 4‑7 years of work experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• 4‑7 years of work experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• 4‑7 years of work experience in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• PE tracked desirable.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25 %.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Up to 25 % travel required to visit project site and other offices.

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.