What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at Pettit & Pettit Consulting Engineers Inc?
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare electrical CAD/Revit drawings for the work assigned
- Read and interpret construction documents
- Demonstrate full understanding of the installation of switchgear, distribution panels, transformers, generators, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and other electrical equipment
- Lighting layout and design (interior, exterior, landscape, specialty, egress/exist and lighting controls)
- Gather electrical data from clients, architects, and other disciplines
- Perform voltage drop calculations, short circuit calculations
- Coordinating project with other disciplines
- Reviewing construction documents such as shop drawings, responding to contractor requests, and attending construction meetings
- Using and designing per NEC, NFPA, IBC, etc.
- Writing electrical specifications per project requirements
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited College
- Designer, EIT, PE all considered
- Proficient skills in AutoCAD, Revit preferred. We will be expected to learn Revit
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, project specifications, and contract documents and apply this information to CAD drawings
- Ability to read, comprehend and write instructions and memos
- Strong written and communication skills
- Practical problem solving skills to be applied in a variety of situations
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Must be able to work well clients, staff and consultants