ECF Engineering Consultants · 5 hours ago
Senior Distribution Design Engineer
ECF Engineering Consultants is a full-service engineering firm specializing in providing technical solutions to the Energy Markets and to the public and private sectors that require electrical and mechanical engineering support. The Senior Distribution Design Engineer will lead the design and engineering tasks for complex electrical systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulations.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Perform a lead role in the design, preparation of specifications, administration functions, or field engineering related to assigned engineering projects under the supervision of the incumbent’s immediate supervisor or other designated professional engineer
Design of engineered systems of the largest size and highest complexity. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Preliminary design and budgetary estimate
Detailed design and estimates
Equipment specification and inventory
Engineering calculations to assure the safety and performance of equipment and systems using Pole Foreman or another design tool
Possible field visits and other data to accomplish the design
Checking completed job for adequacy of design and documentation
Monitor the project construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Activities may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Act as Resident Engineer on small-sized projects. Interpret plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure all project design requirements are met
Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes
Prepare and/or monitor construction schedules to ensure timely completion of the work
Institute and direct changes to the work when required by differing site conditions
Conduct on-site design or investigation work to ensure adequacy of contractor’s methods
Serve as project engineer or project manager on assigned projects
Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping
Be familiar with the Client/Company’s drawing system and design and construction standards, as well as applicable industry codes and practices
Work independently based on general instructions, directions, or objectives received from the Project Manager or Supervisor
Provide direct supervision to staff designers and technicians
Must possess sound technical and engineering design/planning skills, computer and financial/project management skills
Able to analyze results and develop conclusions on problems
Maintain a program of personal study to expand and improve technical and analytical skills
Keep supervision informed of the status of all projects relative to pre-established expectations
Able to work independently and with others while maintaining a high level of initiative and self-motivation
Interpret plans and specifications and apply available information to ensure that all project design requirements are satisfied
Maintain familiarity with appropriate engineering and construction codes and ensure compliance with all codes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in a related field from an accredited University
6 - 10 years of experience in engineering of related projects
Strong understanding and knowledge of industry and national codes and standards, including but not limited to NESC and IEEE
Experience with system design software, CADD, and Microsoft Office products required
Strong analytical and management skills
Willingness to travel for site surveys, project scope walks, and meetings
Preferred
Electrical Professional Engineer's license desired (State of Florida or Georgia)
P.E. license required for Atlanta, GA office