Electrical Engineer II

Springtide is hiring an Electrical Engineer II to support its design team with electrical engineering for building projects. The role prepares design calculations, estimates, drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules, and researches design options and code issues.

Responsibilities

Prepares design computations and quantity estimates and develops probable construction cost estimates for the smaller, less complex projects within the business unit (medium voltage power distribution, low voltage systems, fire alarm systems, backup power generation, electrical power distribution, life safety systems, etc.)

Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)

Modifies reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects

Makes calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as lighting calculations, power distribution calculations, equipment sizing, etc

Creates specialized drawings such as electrical riser diagrams

Selects equipment based on recommendations of the Project Designer/Engineer and fills out equipment schedules

Provides drawings for own designs and produces sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters

Researches design options and documents findings for Project Designer/Engineer

Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services

Provides information to the Project Manager for incorporation into specifications

Researches code issues and asks general questions of code officials

Maintains a neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members

Assures that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards

Preferred

Registered professional engineer (PE)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Benefits

Full-time remote work for qualified candidates who are not local

Company

Project delivery partner for data centers and advanced technology

Albany, New York, USA

https://www.springtideps.com/

Founded in 2023

11-50 employees

Qualifications

3+ years of previous engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example: lighting systems, fire alarm systems, branch circuitry, etc.)

Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year College or University

Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit)

General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes

Registered professional engineer (PE)

3+ years of previous engineering/design experience in the building design industry (for example: lighting systems, fire alarm systems, branch circuitry, etc.).

Required skills

Building Electrical Design, AutoCAD, Revit, Lighting Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Branch Circuitry, Electrical System Design, Electrical Codes, Professional Engineer (PE)

Preferred skills

Registered professional engineer (PE)

Experience

3+ years