Electrical Engineer II (Building Power Systems)
Dennis Group Atlanta
- Duluth, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Designing electrical systems for building power, i.e. 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.
- Maintains project document organization
- Manage time and meet commitments
- Understands Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields
- Understands power system theory – 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components
- Understands 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.
- Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101/, IBC
- Specify means and methods
- Specify other common work – grounding, start-up, LV & MV Cables
- Specify equipment
- Designing 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
- Producing bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
- CAD – 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.
- Transformer configurations
- Perform short circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings
- Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support
- Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
- 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 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.