Electrical Project Engineer

Express Employment Professionals - Rochester, MN

Full-time

Rochester, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the project's requirements and breaking them down into manageable tasks. You will collaborate closely with the design team to determine the scope, budget, and staffing needs for each project. Your expertise will be crucial in writing scopes of work for electrical design, which will be based on preliminary reviews and meetings with clients. You will also prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems while analyzing the operation of existing systems to ensure optimal performance. A significant part of your role will involve presenting complex engineering analyses clearly and effectively to both the owner and design teams. You will document existing conditions meticulously and perform complex and detailed troubleshooting to resolve various issues that may arise during the project lifecycle. This includes addressing conflicting design requirements, code issues, varying design options, and complex condition requirements that may impact the project's success. Additionally, you will be tasked with researching non-routine code issues and obtaining interpretations from code officials to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Your ability to produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks, such as the layout of electrical rooms, will be essential in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess the project's requirements and break them down into tasks.
• Work with the design team to determine the scope, budget, and staffing.
• Write scopes of work for electrical design based on preliminary review and client meetings.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems.
• Analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Present complex engineering analysis clearly and effectively to owners and design teams.
• Document existing conditions and perform complex troubleshooting.
• Resolve various complex problems, including conflicting design requirements and code issues.
• Research non-routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical design and engineering.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to assess project requirements and break them down into tasks.
• Experience in preparing engineering studies and schematic designs.
• Excellent presentation skills for complex engineering analyses.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and regulations in electrical design.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with project management software.
• Familiarity with CAD software for producing sketches and schematics.
• Strong communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.