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Southland Industries · 2 months ago

Design Engineer II - Electrical

Dulles Town Center, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Southland Industries is one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, built on the foundation of great people. The Electrical Design Engineer II is responsible for the design and oversight of process systems for new construction and retrofit projects, requiring knowledge of electrical equipment and systems.

ComputerElectronicsReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in conceptual design efforts on all project sizes

Prepare estimates for design options

Perform calculations for a project, such as load calculations, panel schedules, short circuit and arc-flash, equipment and product selection, and sizing, conduit and conductor sizing, and design layouts, etc. using various software platforms

You'll be responsible for design deliverables including, but not limited to the following:

Electrical floor plans

Equipment schedules

One-Line/Single-line Diagrams

Specifications

Installation details

Work with BIM modelers, Constructability leads and other project staff in the development of engineering drawings

Develop design and specification of equipment for compliance with LEED, Title 24, and COMCheck for lighting and various client requirements

Provide engineering support through performing site inspections and surveys during project construction phase

Work closely with or indirectly manage BIM Modelers and Constructability Leads on project deliverables

Review applicable codes and criteria while examining field conditions as required supporting the design of the project

Qualification

Electrical DesignAutoCADRevitElectrical Modeling SoftwareLEED ComplianceElectrical Calculation SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeBusiness WritingCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's of Architectural Engineering degree or Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with a preferred PE license

A minimum of 6 years of design experience is required. Any additional construction industry specific experience is a plus

Desired experience with mission critical, industrial, higher education, and healthcare projects

Desired experience with integrated project delivery (IPD), target value design (TVD), and design-build (DB)

Systems and software expertise in: AutoCAD, Revit or similar design software applications

SKM, Easypower or other electrical modeling programs

McCormick, Accubid, or other estimating software

AGI, ELUMTools, Visual, or other lighting modeling software

EDR, Ampcalc, or other specialized electrical calculation software

Design and procurement of all electrical 'wired' systems

Proficient knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office software programs

Knowledge of electrical design to include types of equipment utilized in the industry as well as general understanding of systems designs, (power, grounding, lightning protection, fire alarm/life safety systems, telecommunication/data systems, security systems and instrumentation and control systems)

General understanding of other building trade disciplines such as mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, process and structural and how they relate to electrical system design and construction

General understanding of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code and Building Codes

Attend and participate in industry related conferences, training seminars, etc

Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including project management and field trades

Ability to read one line diagrams, P&ID's, equipment plans, and plan drawings for all disciplines

Competent with general business writing, including proposals and system design reports