Job Number
181
Company Type
Manufacturer
Location
Shirley, NY
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform calculations to validate added loads to existing electrical service and/or distribution and coordinated overcurrent protection and equipment sizing to comply with NEC.
- Layout and design of electrical equipment including but not limited to normal and emergency switchboards/switchgears, motor control centers, distribution and branch panel boards, disconnect switches, motor starters/VFD, etc.
- Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
- Development of design documents, specifications, and detailed risers.
- Prepare and/or review detailed cost estimates and contracts.
- Perform construction related activities including the review of shop drawing submittals, preparation of Request for Information (RFI) responses.
- Conduct site visits before and during construction to identify issues and recommend field modifications depending on site conditions.
- Perform project management duties including, but not limited to, validating project scope, tracking project budget and milestones, and ensuring procedural documentation is completed and recorded.
- Manage design project budgets and update budgets to reflect revisions or changes in scope
- Mentor and review designs by junior electrical engineers to ensure designs are efficient, code compliant, and adhere to BNL design standards/guidelines.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University or College and at least ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in electrical systems design.
- Must have broad knowledge of building electrical systems including grounding, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm systems.
- Detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC- NFPA 70) and other NFPA codes relevant to power systems, fire alarm and applicable industry and client standards.
- Knowledge in the preparation of specifications for the selection and installation of power distribution equipment.
- Analyze complex engineering problems and offer effective and efficient resolutions to management/project manager in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
- Knowledge in the preparation of load calculations, short-circuit availability, arc flash mitigation, motor-starting, and other electrical power distribution and lighting calculations to support the design projects.
- Develop electrical construction bid documents including single line and three-line drawings, relaying schematics, equipment layouts, underground distribution duct banks, equipment schedules, conduit routing, distribution, motor control schemes, lighting and lighting controls, and fire alarm.
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Excellent teamwork and customer communications skills are required.
- Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD to produce design drawings and sketches.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years progressively responsible related work experience including demonstrated outstanding abilities in engineering leadership required. Expected to have at least five (5) years as an Engineer I or equivalent.
- Must have attained distinction by specific outstanding engineering achievements and/or contributions to the Laboratory through sustained superior level of engineering endeavors.
- Advanced degree (e.g., Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering)
- PMP certification.
- Proficient in Revit.
- Knowledge of medium voltage distribution and transmission.
- Development of low voltage design documents (telecom, security, AV).
- Proficient in SKM, Lumen, or any other industry recognized software to support calculations.
- Professional engineering license in New York State.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Valid NYS drivers’ license is required.
- This is a fully onsite position located in Upton, NY.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Contract Specialties Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Job ID: 19791
