Electrical Designer II
Electrical Designer II
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Job Description
Company Summary
VoltAir Inc founded in 2006 is an engineering firm that provides Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection and Information Technology design and commissioning services. We operate in seven locations in Tampa Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale Florida; also in Arlington and Houston Texas; as well as Atlanta Georgia and Nashville Tennessee.
Position Overview
The Electrical Engineering II will apply their professional and technical expertise to designing electrical engineering concepts and options that align with the owners vision for each project. This individual should have a solid understanding of the consulting engineering process and the contractual documents which are involved.
Responsibilities include but not limited to
- Determine the scope of assigned projects and utilize software programs to create the electrical system designs including lighting power distribution emergency generation systems fire alarm security or other electrical systems.
- Determine costeffective system layouts quantities/sizes and specifications and verify code compliance of the system designs.
- Preparation and layout of BIM drawings and coordination with all other disciplines at all phases of project production including schematic design phase design development phase permitting phase and construction documents phase.
- Perform construction administration tasks including but not limited to site observations shop drawing review and preparation of punch lists.
- Define appropriate project scope and ensure it is accurately reflected in the contract documents. Proactively manage any possible scope of work variances to ensure client satisfaction and that projects stay on track.
- Maintain excellent business relationships and communication with clients partners architects owners other design and construction professionals and various code officials regarding the overall engineering project associated assignments and action items.
- Support with mentoring more inexperienced electrical designers.
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and based in either Tampa or Orlando FL
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering design of commercial buildings preferably in aviation higher education health care hospitality entertainment or governmental facilities
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
- At least 2 years of experience coordinating with multidiscipline engineering teams
- Experience with a variety of project deliverable methods including designbuild designbidconstruct fasttrack and other construction delivery methods
- Knowledge of local state and national codes including other aspects of laws regulations and potential liabilities affecting the practice of engineering
- Revit MEP proficiency required and familiarity with other engineering software programs
- Highly proficient technical/computer skills including Microsoft O365 (Outlook Work Excel) internet and web applications
- Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to clearly convey information ideas and concepts verbally written or in graphic form
- Ability to prepare original specifications for project systems and components as well as complete project manuals with subconsultant specifications when the company serves as the prime professional
- Must have the technical knowledge and handson experience to effectively evaluate various electrical engineering options for configuration of equipment and components
- Experienced with cost containment and reduction approaches
Skills and Competencies
- Meets deadlines works independently or as part of a team accountable maintains focus on set objectives and goals
- Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications maintains highquality standards and good followup skills
- Ethical honest and accountable; maintains confidentiality handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Uses resources efficiently strives to reduce cost
- Monitors status of projects thoroughly deals with project details delivers clear accurate depiction of status
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to perform the necessary jobrelated functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Travel up to 1035 for site investigations and assessments or client meetings
- Work normal business hours and extended hours evenings and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines
- Remain in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and computer screens
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other computer components
- Ability to see differences between colors shades and brightness
- Depth perception (threedimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
- May occasionally be exposed to the following work conditions: work near/with moving mechanical parts; work near/with electrical currents; work in high places or underground; be exposed to fumes/airborne particles or caustic chemicals; withstand outdoor weather conditions; withstand moderate to very loud noises
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our Company does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment policies on the basis of any protected characteristics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race or color religion sex or sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin physical or mental disability status pregnancy status genetics protected veteran status or any other characteristic as protected by applicable federal state or local law.
In addition we make reasonable accommodation to the needs of disabled applicants and employees so long as this does not create an undue hardship on the business or threaten the health or safety of others at work. If you need assistance in completing this application notify and we will provide assistance.
Employment Type
Full Time
