Electrical Engineer II (Building Power Systems)

Unclassified - Springfield, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, MA

About the position

The Electrical Engineer II position at Dennis Group involves designing and managing electrical systems for building power in food and beverage production facilities. The role encompasses responsibilities such as calculating power loads, selecting equipment, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. The engineer will handle multiple concurrent projects, focusing on normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems, as well as lighting and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical systems for building power, including normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Documenting 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.
• Maintaining project document organization.
• Managing time and meeting commitments.
• Understanding Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields.
• Understanding power system theory - 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
• Understanding capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
• Designing lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs.
• Coordinating fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Designing fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Specifying means and methods and other common work - grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables.
• Specifying equipment and designing low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi-Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Creating power plans and power one line and panel schedules.
• Defining fire alarm requirements per IBC and NFPA 101 and defining Low Voltage Systems.
• Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• Using CAD to add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
• Procuring long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC's, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS's.
• Performing short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
• Estimating weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support.
• Assisting in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
• Conducting project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participating in and supporting department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Researching electrical building/power materials and best practices.
• Supporting talent growth within the organization.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off including an open vacation policy.
• Bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.