Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer/Engineer

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: 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 amazing 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 careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays 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:

The Electrical Designer/Engineer will work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. Our Electrical Designers focus primarily on the design of building related projects including apartment buildings retail/commercial spaces hospital and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.

In this role you will:

• Develop electrical distribution and emergency generator system designs and documentation in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Understanding and design of lighting systems electrical and fire alarm systems.
• Perform electrical load calculations and select and size equipment
• Edit electrical system specifications
• Survey existing buildings and identify electrical systems and components
• Review submittals of equipment for compliance with the contract documents
• Observe and report upon electrical construction work in progress
• Interact with project team members and leaders

You will be a great fit if:

• You have an Associates or bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Engineering Technology program (or similar) is a plus.
• You have 3-5 years of experience in design of electrical systems for various types of facilities.
• You have design experience in commercial residential and institutional projects.
• You have hands-on experience with latest versions of AutoCAD and REVIT MS Office Outlook and engineering calculation and performance simulation software.

Skills/abilities:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
• A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic along with the ability to work as part of a team

Location: Roanoke VA

Travel: Less than 10%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour 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 OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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