The Role
Leads an electrical engineering department by designing building electrical systems, preparing construction documents, performing calculations, estimating costs, ensuring code compliance, reviewing installations, overseeing quality assurance, managing project schedules and budgets, and mentoring engineers. The role also supports contracts, reporting, recruitment, training, and interdisciplinary coordination while using Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering software.
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Description
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer at any of our locations to lead our Electrical Engineering Department and join our team. With a strong track record and repeat clients in various studios including healthcare, hospitality, education, corporate, and more, we excel through inter-disciplinary collaboration in a relaxed, productive environment allowing team members to excel using their expertise and talents.
Responsibilities
- Develop project budgets and schedules.
- Perform engineering calculations.
- Design building electrical following energy efficient and sustainable practices, recommending strategies to improve building efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
- Prepare detailed construction documents, including one-line diagrams, area classifications plans & details, grounding & routing plans, installation details, wiring schematics & diagrams specifications, and equipment schedules. Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes and industry standards.
- Oversee construction assessments, quality assurance, and review submissions requiring specialized expertise beyond construction management.
- Ensure quality control for active projects and mentor less experienced engineers within the department.
- Work with other disciplines of Engineers, Designers, and Construction QA/QC for scope and deliverables completion
- Assist with preparation of contracts in defining scope, programming, and scheduling.
- Create cost estimates and timelines, scrutinize preliminary and final designs, plans, and specifications for technical adequacy.
- Generate necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents, fact sheets, and progress reports, as well as prepare finalized construction drawings suitable for contractor bidding.
- Monitor installations and operations to verify adherence to design, equipment specifications, and safety protocols.
- Utilize computer-aided engineering software (such as Revit & AutoCAD) for assigned engineering tasks.
- Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in electrical engineering.
- Assist in recruitment, training, and orientation processes.
Required Skills
- Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrate thorough understanding and application of code compliance requirements and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEEE codes for power system design.
- Proficient in planning and report generation.
- Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
- Showcase proficiency in project management, planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.
- Display a strong understanding comprehension of construction techniques and practices, with adept problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Have expertise in electrical layout design, inspection, and cost estimation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, engineering software for project planning and circuit diagrams, and familiarity with power, control switchgear, lighting, batteries, fire alarm systems, and CAD/Revit tools.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Profit sharing bonuses
- 401(k) plan with an employer match
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Vision, dental, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and supplemental life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Skills Required
- Professional Engineer license in the State of Louisiana
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 10 or more years of Electrical Engineering experience
- Thorough understanding and application of NEC, NFPA, and IEEE codes for power system design
- Proficiency in planning and report generation
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Project management, planning, organizational, attention-to-detail, and multitasking skills
- Understanding of construction techniques and practices, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Expertise in electrical layout design, inspection, and cost estimation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, engineering software, circuit diagram tools, CAD, and Revit
- Familiarity with power, control switchgear, lighting, batteries, and fire alarm systems
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The Company
What We Do
Grace Design Studios is a national architecture, planning, engineering, consulting, and design firm focused on creating environments that help people thrive. Its multidisciplinary teams serve healthcare, education, senior living, civic, entertainment, community, hospitality, corporate, and other markets, delivering services such as strategic planning, architecture, interior design, program strategy, and construction management through a network of offices across the United States.
