Overall Responsibility: With guidance from senior engineers, responsible for the completion and maintenance of high quality electrical designs, including but not limited to: lighting & power distribution, using AutoCAD and Revit, while complying with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other industry standards.
Essential Functions:
- Determines design criteria, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components.
- Refines rough sketches and notes to include material quantities and equipment specifications obtained from standard calculations and vendor information.
- Develops quantities and determines labor and material costs for cost estimates-- generally supports preparation of contract documents.
- Accurately performs appropriate calculations for assignments, including but not limited to: lighting density calculations using standard lighting software, electrical load calculations complying with NEC 220, and short circuit calculations using industry standard methods.
- Prepares plan drawings, riser diagrams, details, and schedules using appropriate software.
- Develops solutions to design problems.
- Selects basic electrical equipment, such as panel boards, switchgear, transformers, conductors, light fixtures, lighting controls, etc. with guidance from senior engineers in the company.
- Assists in the creation of construction cost estimates.
- Performs site surveys and contributes to engineering studies.
- Attends and contributes to client and departmental meetings.
- Ensures assigned projects are completed within budget and on time.
Secondary Functions:
- Supports applicable software requests as needed.
- Lends support to all business areas outside of electrical focus as needed.
- Duties as assigned by Electrical Discipline Lead.
Needed Skills:
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), and industry standards for electrical design
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
- AutoCAD proficiency for Electrical Engineer candidate.
- AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency for Electrical Designer candidate.
- Ability to learn and become capable in SKM Software and Means Estimating Software within four months of hire.
- Understanding of underlying principals of A/E industry.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Detail and safety-oriented.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors.
- Education/Experience Minimum:
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- EIT preferred for Electrical Engineering candidate.
- Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record.
- Valid state driver’s license (any in US).
- In possession of appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the US.
- Ability to meet worksite security requirements.
Equipment, Physical Activity, Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: See attached ADA Job Requirement Supplemental Checklist
Work Environment Descriptions: See attached ADA job Requirement Supplemental Checklist
Skills Required
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards for electrical design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to learn SKM Software and Means Estimating Software within four months of hire
- Understanding of underlying A/E industry principles
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Detail-oriented and safety-oriented approach
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to build productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- EIT certification
- Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record
- Valid state driver's license in the United States
- Appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the United States
- Ability to meet worksite security requirements
What We Do
For over 35 years, Arora’s solid mix of industry knowledge and expertise allows the firm to offer a broad spectrum of engineering services, including oversight, project management, and design of new and existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, electrical aeronautical, fire protection, and IT building and airfield systems. Arora also provides construction management and facilities maintenance management. Arora’s multidisciplinary approach offers clients comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to their most challenging situations. The firm’s technical staff has both the understanding of and experience in engineering and integration to enable the successful programming, design, and implementation of specialized building systems. From the initial design process, bid services, and cost estimation to construction and ongoing facility maintenance and management, Arora’s team of professionals is equipped to address any problem, and most importantly, to find the right solution. Arora understands the critical nature of responsiveness and quality control. By coupling highly educated and experienced engineers with leading-edge engineering practices and technologies, Arora’s efforts are more streamlined and efficient. This is the perfect complement to the firm’s personal, hands-on approach.
