Senior Electrical Engineer - Springfield, United States - Dennis Group

Description

Job Summary

The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design build, industrial projects.

We design and build food and beverage production facilities.

Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining, and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors.

The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.

His/her specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Responsibilities
Designing electrical systems

for buildingpower, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power

distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial

facilities.
Execute duties on larger

projects independently
Client contact and lead

engineer
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
Designinglightingfor

food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and

inspection lighting level needs. Coordinating fixture placement/mounting

with other trades.
Designingfire

alarmsystems 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.
Researchingelectrical building/power materials and

best practices
Supporting talent growth within our organization
Assists with interviewing and

hiring new team members
Handle complex issues and tasks

with minimal supervision and advise subordinate team members on solutions

to issues they encounter.
Provide coaching and/or

mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor
Required Education Skills and Experience
Bachelor of Science in

Electrical Engineering or related 4-year degree
8+ years of work experience in

electrical systems for building power.
8+ 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.
8+ years of work experience in electrical

bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
8+ years of work experience in

AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
Relevant experience in a

manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
FE or PE tracked desirable.
Travel to customer project sites

for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world.

For the past three decades, we've focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store.

Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience.

We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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