Senior Electrical Designer

Description

About Us:

Rex Moore continues to be powered by amazing employees just like you for over 100 years. Together we are building a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our diverse team of experts spreading to National territories create innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure.

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Job Overview:

The Senior Electrical Designer will lead electrical design for complex electrical construction projects working both independently and in a team. As a lead designer you will:

• Be responsible for coordinating the scope of work with our clients and estimation team, develop overall distribution systems and major electrical components, coordinate with other MEP partners, and utilize Revit to realize your design.
• Complete designs including lighting (layout, controls, and photometrics), load calculations (normal and emergency systems), layout of all electrical devices, and compliance with Title 24.
• Be required to review submittals, coordinate scope changes with estimation team, perform short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies, and work with AHJ's for permits.
• Attend meeting with clients, and work with other Rex Moore personnel, including Project Managers, Estimators, Electrical Supervisors, and Foremen.
• Develop designs from engineering, design-build sales, or small projects team input.
• Effectively communicate with department members, general contractors, architects, and other members of assigned projects is key.
• Mentor junior designers and delegate tasks to assist in their development and meet deadlines.
• Work closely with design and construction teams to improve efficiency of design and installation process leveraging our in-house software development group and suite of custom design tools.
  
  
  

Key responsibilities and Essential Tasks:

Key Responsibilities and Essential Tasks:

• Provide electrical design leadership and project management under the supervision of the EOR.
• Autonomously complete design drafting primarily in Autodesk Revit.
• Daily tasks include the following:
• Maintaining design documentation
• Setup of Revit models
• Development of design details in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Develop and prepare project specifications
• Develop new and more advanced Revit Families
• 3D modelling and circuiting of power distribution, electrical equipment, and lighting.
• Coordination of electrical loads and requirements with Mechanical, Technology, and other discipline plans.
• Validation of design against client design criteria, pre-award direction, and scope of work
• Develop photometric plans in Visual 3D and/or Elum Tools
• Develop Title 24 forms in EnergySoft EnergyPro
• Review of product submittals
• Respond to client/construction questions (RFI’s)
• Attend client design coordination meetings and providing report out to Senior Design Staff and Project Management
• Attend Department, Company, and project management meetings
• Assist with department development and improvement tasks.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff
  
  
  

 Provide advanced code compliance review

 Lead project designs utilizing junior staff effectively

• Participate in skills training and continuing education to further develop professional skills
• Innovate processes to accelerate design development, improve quality of designs, and increase efficiency of transition from design phase to construction.
• Utilize cloud-based scheduling tools for design task management
• Participate actively in team building activities, cross training
• Follow corporate HR policies regarding project time keeping, attendance
  
  
  

 Designers are scheduled to work in-office, 0700 – 1600, M-F

 Additional hours may be required to meet deadlines and/or support client needs

• Lead the Quality Assurance program for assigned design projects
• Validate drawings package for delivery to client
• Guide Pre-Award, Construction, and client staff on design options to reduce costs, improve installation quality, and/or increase value of end product.
• Apply the California Electrical Code with confidence
• Take initiative to research gaps in knowledge to resolve challenges independently
• Take initiative to support growth of all team members
• Support the team as required to balance work load and share responsibility
• Represent Rex Moore in client meetings.
• Support Pre-Award in bid process
  
  
  

What's in it for You?

We're growing and need people excited about honing their craft and developing their career. If you're ready to push your skill level, learn something new every day, and be part of tomorrow's energy source, join the Rex Moore Family.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Holidays & Paid time off
• Access to multiple types of training
• Opportunities for Self-development and Career Progression
• Wellness Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Apprenticeship Program
  
  
  

Career Advancement:

At Rex Moore, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!

Compensation:

Rex Moore pays hourly/salary rates commensurate with each employee’s knowledge, experience and skill level.

Work environment:

Senior Electrical Designers typically work in an office environment, although they may occasionally visit worksites to observe a project or to meet with clients

Reporting Structure:

Reports to - Director of Engineering

Department – Engineering/DFP

EOE

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or related field / Technical certification related to Computer Aided Drafting preferred
• Minimum four (4) years electrical design experience
• Demonstrated superior knowledge and application of the California Electric Code and relevant sections of the NFPA
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to design all aspects of electrical systems without supervision
• In-depth knowledge of California Title 24 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead medium-sized ($1M - $10M) design projects with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to support Low Voltage and Life Safety systems design such as:
  
  
  

 Telecommunications

 Fire Alarm

 Nurse Call

 Security

 Access Control

 Cellular DAS

 ERRCS

• Superior written and oral communication skills (English)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Technological Skills:
• Microsoft Excel (Expert)
• Microsoft Word (Expert)
• Microsoft Power Point (Expert)
• Microsoft Outlook (Expert)
• Microsoft Project (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Notes (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Teams / Zoom (Expert)
• Autodesk Revit (Expert)
• Autodesk AutoCAD (Expert)
• Bluebeam (Beginner)
• Microsoft Windows File Management
• Visual 3D (Intermediate)
• EnergyPro (Intermediate)
• Ability to learn new software quickly and independently
• Interest in exploring new software and tools to improve design processes
• Ability to search for and utilize online resources
• Willingness to take initiative to support and train other team members
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Familiarity with contractor documentation and processes
• Work well both independently and part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Desire to develop junior designer skill-sets and experience
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to verbally communicate: convey detailed and accurate instructions and information.
• Ability to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Required to sit at a desk work station for long periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to walk and stand. This position may involve infrequent site visits which will require the ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Required to have visual acuity with or without correction in order to read contract documents, analyze data, view a computer monitor, and proof-read documents to identify errors.
• Required to use fingers and hands: type using a computer keyboard, handle, feel, and reach.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  
  
  

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