Job Description
Peak Systems Engineering is an MEP firm with offices in Cary and Charlotte NC. We are part of an employee-owned company and a place where every member of the team plays a direct role in the growth and success of the firm.
We are seeking a talented and determined Electrical Designer for our Cary, North Carolina office. Under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, this exciting opportunity will allow you to work on both local and national projects and interact closely with all project team members in multiple design and construction disciplines. Additionally, you will also gain field and client contact experience while also having the opportunities to participate in activities and initiatives organized and led by our Emerging Professionals Group.
Responsibilities:
- Supports production of electrical design documents under a senior engineer’s supervision
- Development of reports and design documents, including but not limited to electrical floor plans, equipment schematic design diagrams, equipment block diagrams, electrical load calculations, voltage prep calculations, and short circuit studies
- Experience in building power, lighting design, and low voltage system design
- Perform computations and analysis for electrical systems
- Utilize Revit software to prepare project design, construction documents, drawings and visual aids
- Review and write project specifications
- Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
- Collect data and other information for construction documents
- Interacts directly with client on technical issues
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and review/respond to RFI’s
- Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents
- Prepare project progress (and related) reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, Skill Sets:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology from an ABET accredited institution; EIT preferred
- 3-5 years of electrical engineering experience required
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
- Intermediate knowledge of designing electrical systems including low/medium voltage; power distribution; standby/emergency power generation; internal/external lighting and low voltage for buildings and roadways, access control, security and fire alarm systems
- Intermediate knowledge of codes, code analysis and specification for electrical systems
- Experience in sustainable design practices
- Skilled in performing and analyzing load calculations
- Ability to select electrical equipment types
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to analyze information/data and prepare documents, reports and correspondence, and complete assignments accurately and timely
- Ability to use MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to use Revit
- Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team, with limited to moderate supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, oral and presentation format, technical and non-technical information
- Ability to be organized, manage multiple assignments/tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Possess a positive, can-do disposition and delivers superior client service and support
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Permanent right to work in the United States
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU!
- We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase
- Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round flexible Fridays to jump start the weekend
- Flexible work hours
- We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
- Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED
- Reimbursement for professional designation exam(s)
- Additional PTO to sit for Exams
- Social and team building events
- We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
- We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring design initiatives to the community
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work,