BGIS is currently seeking an Electrical Engineering Designer to join the team in Remote, US.
BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes, and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineering Designer is a professional services key position working with various engineering disciplines and project management team. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager. The Electrical Engineering Designer will work on electrical system designs on various projects within a versatile team where all abilities are put to good use. Electrical engineering designs will include base building electrical building systems, electrical tenant design, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure design at new and existing facilities. The Electrical Engineering Designer demonstrates BGIS values.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage scope and deliverables of Electrical Engineering Design function.
- Manage CAD deliverables and management of CAD staff deliverables.
- Conduct request processes with authorities having jurisdiction.
- Contribute to design, analysis, and problem-solving activities.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation.
- Conduct site visits independently for simple scopes of work.
- Manage low to medium-sized projects with the supervision of senior staff.
- Submit quality deliverables with a high degree of accuracy.
General Duties and Expectations:
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, facility management and technicians to develop detailed design related to various architectural, mechanical, and electrical projects.
- Electrical design to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Electrical design to support tenant fit up and equipment upgrades.
- Support the designs from project initiation to completion by providing equipment selections, cost and timing, estimates, reports, design specifications and drawings for building electrical systems including power distribution, connection to utilities, lighting, controls, emergency power, life-safety systems, fire alarms, electrical vehicle charging infrastructure, and renewable power generation and storage.
- Apply engineering principles to assigned tasks.
- Schedule critical follow up meetings and communicate effectively with team members including project team and manager updates on tasks delivery status and capacity.
- Complete basic engineering tasks (load calculations, cable/conduit sizing, breaker sizing, etc.) for basic applications independently.
- Utilize a strong understanding of the design process in completing multiple work activities.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5 years experience in electrical design/engineering.
- Familiar with Electrical Codes and Local Building Codes.
- Experience in engineering consulting, customer interface, and project management of engineering design projects.
- Expertise in project details, deliverables and ability to support project planning and execution.
- Strong understanding of the engineering environment in electrical sector.
- Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
- Engineering and construction of building and site electrical, power, lighting and life safety systems (fire alarm, etc).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills applicable to working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities with strong organizational skills in fast paced environment and work on multiple projects concurrently.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other team members with strong interpersonal skills and proactive approach.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstration of reliability and increased independence in completing work.
- Proficient with MS Office suite and computer tools.
- Knowledge of building mechanical systems would be an asset.
- Multi-lingual capabilities is a plus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Cognitive skills required to work in a client facing environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame and meet quality work standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
- Working at heights training/certification preferred for ascending and descending various ladders carrying required tools/equipment.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers/ for more information.
Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.
BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.
This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.
A candidate’s salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location.
BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus.
Our dedication to the principle of pay equity is steadfast. We believe in equal pay for work of equal value
Skills Required
- Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in electrical design/engineering
- Familiarity with Electrical Codes and Local Building Codes
- Experience in engineering consulting, customer interface, and project management of engineering design projects
- Experience designing and engineering building and site electrical systems (power, lighting, life-safety, fire alarm)
- Experience with electric vehicle charging infrastructure design
- Proficiency with CAD deliverables and managing CAD staff deliverables
- Proficient with MS Office suite and computer tools
- Ability and willingness to travel; current valid driver's license and personal transportation for meetings and job visits
- Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Working at heights training/certification
- Knowledge of building mechanical systems
- Multi-lingual capabilities
What We Do
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. - BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management services. More than 600 million square feet of client portfolios spanning multiple markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil and gas, healthcare and information in the clouds. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of office, retail, college, hospital and industrial assets, BGIS is a global leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments
