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Salas O'Brien · 2 days ago

Electrical Engineer

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include design of the following systems:

• Normal and emergency power distribution systems, single line diagrams, load calculations and layout drawings.

• Switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, panelboards and dry type transformers.

• Fire alarm systems.

• Short circuit, voltage drop and conductor derating calculations.

• Grounding and bonding.

• Lighting photometry calculations, including egress lighting requirements and modeling.

• Specification editing.

• Arc flash hazard analysis studies a plus.

• Proficient of Emergency generator, transfer switches.

• Proficient in NEC and NFPA 70 guidelines.

• Proficient of Oregon code requirements and energy standards.

• Proficient in writing engineering assessment reports and engineering basis of design documents.

• Experience in field investigation, construction administration and contractor coordination

• Proficiency in Energy Pro or a thorough knowledge of Oregon Title 24 requirements.

• Proficient of ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code requirements a plus.

• Knowledge with Helioscope or similar Photovoltaic energy modeling software a plus.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Knowledge in microgrid systems is a plus.

• Proficient and Knowledgeable in Revit skills

• Proficiency in MS Office products.

• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Eager to learn and develop as a professional

• Must have the ability to efficiently plan and organize work.

• Must have reliable transportation available as project site visits will be required.

• Develop the electrical systems design of a given project based on scope of work and/or client requirements.

• Provide engineering planning, design, and construction administration for all electrical systems including power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.

• Conduct existing building surveys and documentations of existing electrical and fire alarm systems.

• Write/edit project specifications.

Qualification

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Electrical systems designPower distribution systemsLighting photometry calculationsFire alarm systemsRevitAutoCADMS OfficeNEC guidelinesNFPA 70 guidelinesCode requirementsEnergy ProComCheckInternational Energy Conservation CodeHelioscopeArc flash hazard analysisConstruction administrationEngineering assessment reportsTime management skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years design experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Knowledge of electrical calculations including lighting photometric calcs, voltage drop and overcurrent protection coordination, and short circuit calculations.

Proficient of Emergency generator, transfer switches.

Proficient in NEC and NFPA 70 guidelines.

Proficient of Oregon code requirements and energy standards.

Proficient in writing engineering assessment reports and engineering basis of design documents.

Experience in field investigation, construction administration and contractor coordination.

Proficiency in Energy Pro or a thorough knowledge of Oregon Title 24 requirements.

Proficient of ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code requirements.

Must have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must have the ability to efficiently plan and organize work.

Must have reliable transportation available as project site visits will be required.

Preferred

LEED certification/experience.

PE/EIT is preferred.

Experience with projects in healthcare, science and technology, education and commercial buildings.

Educational projects design is preferred.

Knowledge with Helioscope or similar Photovoltaic energy modeling software.

Knowledge in microgrid systems.

Company

Salas O'Brien

Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical.

Founded in 1975

San Jose, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.salasobrien.com/about/

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