What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design Engineer position at Salas O'Brien?
Electrical Design Engineer
At Salas O’Brien we are engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
Our office in Bloomfield, CT is looking for an Electrical Designer/Engineer to join our growing team. This office focuses primarily on building related projects, including academic buildings, life sciences, and healthcare facilities. Our Electrical Designers/Engineers use REVIT to design electrical systems, lighting layouts, and power systems for commercial spaces.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in the design of electrical systems for various types of facilities
- Ability to perform advanced electrical engineering calculations and utilizing excel
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or REVIT is highly preferred
- Layout and design of electrical distribution
- Specification editing experience is a requirement
- Lighting design and lighting controls
- Experience in designing systems in accordance with the NEC and IECC
- Experience designing projects to completion
- Understanding of Mechanical and Plumbing Systems design is a plus
- Experience in SKM or ETAP programs a plus
Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter that requires little direction on a project
Location: Bloomfield, CT (Hybrid)
Travel: 10%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
