Electrical Designer

Job description

To support ATL office projects throughout the pre-construction and design phases by performing electrical design and documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and selected office/administrative tasks as outlined below. **Job Responsibilities** **Marketing** - Assist in preparing marketing presentation materials with electrical scope highlights. - Assist in preparing marketing presentation materials with electrical scope highlights. - Organize and maintain proposal binders and electrical project sheets. **Design** - Develop building electrical systems: power distribution (one-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, feeder/conduit sizing, voltage drop), lighting and lighting controls, and equipment connections. - Perform lighting calculations and layouts using AGi32 or DIALux; coordinate lighting control sequences per energy codes. - Coordinate utility service requirements with local utilities; assist with service load letters and applications. - Prepare fire alarm layouts and device coordination in accordance with NFPA 72 and local AHJ requirements. - Coordinate low-voltage/technology systems (telecom, data, security, AV) layouts and device rough-in with specialty consultants. - Produce coordinated construction documents (plans, details, schedules, and specifications) using Revit MEP and AutoCAD; maintain model fidelity and drawing standards. - Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection (e.g., Navisworks), and resolve conflicts with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines. - Support QA/QC reviews, redline incorporation, and design revisions through project milestones. **Pre-Construction** - Assist in preparing bid documents with the BD/Precon team, including scope narratives, basis-of-design, and drawing/specification packages. - Support quantity takeoffs and preliminary estimates for electrical systems; compile equipment schedules and vendor budgetary quotes. - Assist in responding to RFIs, addenda, and client inquiries during the bid phase. - Assist with translation of client documents (Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese) as needed. **During Construction** - Supervising on Beginning, Midterm, Term-end as designer. - MEP Inspection for completion. **Office/Design Administration** - Organize and maintain the electrical standards, detail libraries, Revit families, and cut sheet libraries. - Help track code updates and best practices; contribute to lessons-learned documentation and templates. **Work Experience and Education Requirements** - Knowledge of building electrical engineering principles and design techniques for commercial/industrial facilities. - Knowledge of building materials and construction methods relevant to electrical systems. - Knowledge of CAD/BIM methods and techniques (AutoCAD, Revit MEP). - Knowledge of applicable codes and standards: NEC (NFPA 70), IBC, IECC/ASHRAE 90.1, NFPA 72, and local/state amendments. - Knowledge of coordination with structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines and the impact on electrical design and costs. - Skill in preparing electrical construction drawings and specifications. - Skill in performing electrical calculations: load, short-circuit, voltage drop, selective coordination; familiarity with arc-flash study inputs. - Proficiency with design tools such as AGi32/DIALux (lighting) and SKM Power Tools/ETAP (preferred). - Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP for modeling and documentation. - Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors. - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Electrical emphasis) AND 1–3 years of electrical design experience including the use of CAD/BIM technology. Masters degree in a related field preferred. - EIT/FE certification preferred; PE licensure a plus. - An Associate’s degree with 3–5 years of directly relevant experience may be considered.