Electrical Engineer - Tampa, United States - Futures Consulting

Description

Position Summary:

Client is currently seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to work in our Tampa, FL office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to a variety of commercial/retail MEP projects throughout the United States. In this role you will be working under a professional engineer as a key contributor to the design and coordination of our electrical projects and will gain valuable experience in the development of commercial building electrical systems.

Representative Responsibilities:

• Electrical design experience in commercial/retail projects such as office space, high-rise tenant improvement, retail, food and beverage, hotel, grocery story, higher education, gas stations, etc.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and team members.
• Review and apply applicable code requirements.
• Evaluate various design approaches to recommend the best course of action.
• Design lighting and lighting controls systems, including performing lighting photometry calculations.
• Design power distribution systems and perform associated calculations.
• Design fire alarm, low voltage pathways, lightning protection, grounding, and all other systems associated with the electrical design.
• Define and prepare hazardous area classification plans.
• Lead design efforts for the preparation of construction documents, performing drafting and/or coordinating production with drafters.
• Assemble and prepare specifications.
• Attend site surveys, field inspections and measurements, design meetings, and CA site visits. Review submittals, RFIs, and compile record documents.
• Facilitate and work in Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience as an electrical engineer including experience with the design, layout, and sizing of building electrical equipment is required.
• BSEE from an accredited university (EIT Preferred). Degree requirements may be substituted with years of experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software and Autodesk Revit.
• Proficiency in SKM or ETAP software and the ability to perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard studies.
• Lighting design using AGI32 software.
• Advanced MS Office skills: Word and Excel are required; PowerPoint and Access are preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• A strong understanding of and the ability to apply National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 101, NFPA 72, and local building and energy codes is required.
• Applied understanding of power, lighting, communication, and fire alarm systems is required.
• Applied understanding of fuel system design and hazardous area classification is required.

A strong benefits package is available. Salary commensurate with experience.