BW Design Group · 1 day ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer, PE
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelBW Design Group is a growing firm with over 1500 professionals, dedicated to shaping the world through engineering solutions. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will work on capital projects, collaborating with a team to design electrical systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality solutions for clients.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Work with licensed engineers and other experienced designers to design power distribution, motor control, and lighting systems for industrial, life science and advanced technology facilities
Review and approve electrical designs for low voltage electrical power distribution systems
Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors on new construction/renovation projects
Review electrical design specifications and drawings
Review cost estimates and budgets
Work on multiple projects
Read and interpret design drawings and specifications
Write reports
Conduct field surveys independently
Mentor junior engineers
Engineering for power, lighting, fire alarm, structured cabling / low voltage, security / access control, paging / AV, etc
Includes receptacle layouts, other power connections to equipment furnished by other trades (M,P,FP, etc.), elevators, food service, etc
Electrical service design including incoming power from utility poles, pad mount transformers and service vaults
Emergency electrical service design including generators (stand alone and paralleled sets), paralleling gear design, transfer switches, UPS systems, etc
Supporting calculations including service load calculations, lighting calculations (energy and point-by-point photometrics), short circuit and voltage drop calculations, coordination studies, etc
Current NEC, NFPA and building code knowledge
Qualification
Required
Experience in areas such as low and medium voltage power, SKM or Easy Power, load flow analysis, and the design of electrical engineering drawings
Industrial, Hospital or other highly technical facility design experience
Experience with multi-discipline large capital projects involving Owners, General Contractors, and Contractors
Experience in communications with utilities (power, low voltage, etc.)
Strong understanding of Engineering and Construction
Familiar with facilities document control systems
Experience with modifications to existing facilities and the interpretation and incorporation of existing electrical drawings into new designs
Experience reviewing and updating electrical system models
Experience with project close out: reviewing construction specifications, submittals, as-built documents, punch lists and other close out documents
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Proficient with written and verbal technical communication including generating reports and conducting group presentations
Excellent communication skills and be able to work with other engineering disciplines, sometimes across multiple offices
Education: Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a 2-year degree with relevant experience
Licenses: Professional Engineering license
Preferred
Design/Build design & construction experience preferred
Revit is preferred
Company
BW Design Group
BW Design Group is the only independent, fully integrated AEC firm powered by a Manufacturer's Mindset™.
Founded in 1986
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aderito Dos Santos
Partner
Adolfo Santana
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