Salas O'Brien · 3 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSalas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical design for complex projects, coordinate with various stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Performs and oversees full electrical design for complex projects, beginning with one-line diagrams through construction documentation
Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and field personnel to address constructability issues and respond to RFIs during construction
Conducts site investigations and field observations to identify discrepancies between design documents and existing conditions; recommends corrective actions
Leads and mentors graduate and junior electrical engineers, providing technical guidance, training, and performance feedback
Assists in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies, permits and designs for assigned projects
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents
Works in a collaborative, fast-paced design-build environment to meet project deadlines and budgetary goals
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current technologies, materials, and state/local regulations
Able to work in a team environment to meet deadlines
Operates engineering software to solve specific problems, and inputs the data required by the program
Familiarize themselves with state-of-the-art design and various state and local regulations
Supports business development by contributing to proposals, estimating design hours, and assisting in pursuit presentations when required
Leads electrical design and coordination efforts with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated MEP solutions
Manages and represents the electrical discipline in client-facing and design-build coordination meetings, communicating design intent and resolving technical issues
Reviews and approves design deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
Performs advanced calculations including load analysis, short-circuit, arc flash, and voltage drop, using relevant design software (e.g. SKM, ETAP)
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineering license in Electrical Engineering
6+ years of experience working in an Electrical Consulting role or similar position
Preferred
Experience running the electrical design on complicated projects in the past is a plus
Company
Salas O'Brien
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Blackstone Group
2024-01-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Paul Silva
Chief Operating Officer
Karl F. Frey
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