Electrical Engineer

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading design firm, we collaborate with our clients to create innovative design solutions, build long-term value, and contribute to making our clients’ lives easier daily. Since our founding in 1954, the firm has had remarkable leadership which provided consistent and steady growth over the years and always remained ahead of the competition which is why we are one of the top architectural firms in the region. Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do, and employee ownership shapes our culture. That means the success of our firm, as well as our future is a direct result of our employee-owners’ efforts. Spiezle’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes us accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other. It’s our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference!

Electrical Engineer Designer Employee-Owners wanted! As a nationally recognized and diversified design firm, Spiezle employee owners don’t have jobs, but careers! The Spiezle team has earned a reputation as preeminent professionals who provide the best possible design and service. Such efforts have encompassed more than $1 billion in construction projects in the last decade alone. With over 120 employees and five locations along the East Coast, we assist clients with a variety of project types across the United States. Led by our passionate Thought-Leaders, our work is focused on Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Corporate, Multi-Family and Government projects. Which of these markets inspires your passion?

We are seeking a talented and determined Electrical Engineering Designer for our Hamilton, New Jersey office (conveniently located between New York City and Philadelphia). 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 to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications, as well as support the construction administration process. 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
• Perform computations and analysis for electrical systems
• Utilize Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD 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
• Manage personal hours and data reporting as required using company tools
• 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
• Thorough 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
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems
• 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 and AutoCAD
• 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 skills
• 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
• The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimated and approved by your manager!
• 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

Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com.