Senior Electrical Engineer

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If you are looking to put your engineering expertise and skills to use while simultaneously helping to revolutionize the MEP/FP/IT engineering industry, Schnackel Engineers, Inc. is the place for you! We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop electrical plans and specifications for architectural projects throughout North America using our new, groundbreaking software platform, AI for MEP®.

The Opportunity:

• Design Superior Quality Plans: Your expertise and skills, coupled with our proprietary AI for MEP® software, will result in some of the highest-quality, most accurate plans seen in the industry while being completed in a fraction of the time of traditional design concepts.
• Help Shape the Future of Revolutionary Software: Your expert input and feedback will help shape the development and improvement of Schnackel Engineers' AI for MEP® software.
• Guide Your Colleagues: You will be encouraged to utilize your positive unique life experiences, skills, and expertise for the betterment of your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the client, the MEP/FP/IT design teams, and other consultants to ensure the design is consistent with the client’s vision, to identify and resolve areas of conflict, to ensure a fully coordinated interdisciplinary design, and to ensure the design schedule is maintained.
• Participate in meetings and conference calls when necessary.
• Become familiar with the codes that are applicable to the project.
• Use AutoCAD and other software to create electrical construction document packages which include plans include: electrical distribution equipment, devices (receptacles, etc.), equipment connections, luminaires, controls, fire alarm initiating devices and notification appliances, all associated circuitry, appropriate schedules and details, one line / riser diagrams, and construction specifications.
• Perform all required calculations to support design decisions, including load calculations, short-circuit calculations, and photometric calculations.
• Coordinate with local utility companies to provide the required utility services to the project.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturer’s representatives for selection and specification of appropriate equipment.
• Provide construction administration (CA) services, including answering requests for information (RFIs).
• Provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues.

What We Are Looking For:

• In possession of an ABET-accredited degree in Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis or Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems.
• Five or more years of electrical design experience with an MEP/FP engineering consultant.
• Advanced proficiency with NFPA 70 ( Electrical Code) and NFPA 72 ( Fire Alarm & Signaling Code).
• In possession of Engineer- (EI) credentials in Electrical Engineering.
• In possession of or ability to obtain, Professional Engineer (PE) credentials in Electrical Engineering.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills, including ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently upon receiving necessary direction and information.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments coupled with a desire to work efficiently.

Why Join Schnackel Engineers, Inc.?

• To be part of a mid-sized, family-owned company that values quality, efficiency, and clear communication.
• To work on diverse projects across North America, offering a rich and varied professional experience.
• To embrace the challenge of a role that combines technical expertise, innovation, creativity, and leadership.
• To lead and mentor colleagues with the opportunity to pass along your experience and knowledge of the industry to the next .

Ready to lead the charge in redefining engineering? Apply now to become a part of a new era in MEP engineering.