Electrical Designer I

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a top 500 ENR-ranked multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm with 23 offices in 10 States and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast, is seeking an Electrical Designer in our Akron, Columbus, or Baltimore offices to join the existing MEP Team.

Company Overview:

PRIME AE is on the move and for almost two decades we've been delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management solutions for all the places we live, learn, laugh, and grow. We are adding capabilities, expanding into new geographies, and looking to work with exciting talent. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger. It is a great time to come onboard with us!

Position Overview:

The primary focus of this role will be designing complicated and various types of electrical systems utilized within the respective markets listed below. In addition, this role will assist field staff, General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers to ensure compliance with specifications and design during construction.

Project types include Healthcare, Federal, Justice, K-12, Higher Education, Corporate Commercial, Pharmacy, Retail, Multifamily & Assisted Living, Hospitality, Cultural & Historic, Data Centers, Industrial, Residential, Military/DoD facilities and bases.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and evolve system designs from concept to final construction document phase.
• Perform analyses and apply problem solving techniques to develop creative, innovative solutions.
• Perform a variety of complicated tasks and critical thinking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Targeting 0-5 years' experience in electrical design.
• EIT / FE is preferred but not required.
• Autodesk certified professional in Revit for electrical design is required.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding/bonding is required
• Knowledge of fire alarm, telephone/data, and other low voltage systems (paging, nurse call, etc.) is preferred but not required.
• Systems and software expertise includes Autodesk (e.g., AutoCAD and Revit), power analysis software such as EasyPower or SKM, and lighting photometric calculation software such as Visual.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Review, understand, and apply local, state and federal codes and standards related to the design and construction of project facilities.
• Must be able to follow and properly apply market specific guidelines, the practices and policies of the associated local and building codes, discipline, divisions and firm.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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