We are seeking a senior-level Electrical Engineer with 8+ years’ experience in the building design industry. As part of our multi-disciplinary design firm, our Electrical Engineers are responsible for designing lighting, power and low-voltage systems on a variety of projects. Design Collaborative’s Electrical Engineers analyze and develop electrical systems for construction projects and provide the technical expertise necessary to bring architectural and engineering concepts to life, from the design phase all the way through construction administration. Additionally, our Electrical Engineers push the envelope in the more conceptual, aesthetic world that is lighting design. Whether it is measuring the ergonomic effects of a lighting scheme or researching the latest concepts in energy management, their ability to see beyond presented information and get to the best solution sets them apart.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or BSArchE, ABET Accredited Program
- 8+ years post-graduate experience in the A/E industry is required
- 2+ years experience overseeing the work of other engineers
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred (actively working toward licensure is accepted)
- Familiarity with Revit & ELUM Tools a plus
- Knowledge of Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Power Distribution, and Power Systems
- Experience with designing electrical systems for a variety of building types
Responsibilities AND SKILLS
- Areas of concentration include building power distribution systems, and lighting and low voltage auxiliary systems including fire alarm, security, data networking, and audio-visual equipment
- Responsible for design and drawing preparation related to the commercial and institutional building construction industry related to the design of electrical, lighting, data, security, and A/V systems
- Participation in client and project team meetings bringing creative solutions to the table
- Where applicable, establish preliminary project scope, budget, and schedule along with guidance from Project Manager
- Involvement in field surveys of existing systems, and review and monitoring of installation and construction of above-mentioned systems
- Ability to represent DC at job site visits and communicate with contractors / subs / owners effectively
- Clearly understand and articulate systems and be a “proactive forward-looking” individual
- Capable of evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering techniques and procedures
- Writing design narratives & engineering analysis
- Lead, teach, coach, and develop assigned team of engineers
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with education, credentials, experience, skills, and position
- Benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and health savings account (including company contributions)
- 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans (including company contributions)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness program
- Bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
Why Join Design Collaborative?
Design Collaborative is a people-first employer with a culture built around six core values: put people first, own it, give back, love what you do, choose fun, and live up to our name. Whether you desire to work in a creative environment, enjoy working with teammates and clients, enjoy solving problems, or you seek opportunities to be innovative, Design Collaborative has much to offer.
Since 1992, Design Collaborative has been improving people’s worlds through our commitment in creating people-first places. Our firm is made up of architects, engineers, interior designers, environmental graphic designers, project managers, as well as other related support staff. Each of our design studios are made of inter-disciplinary teams to create an environment that fosters communication and collaboration, which ultimately leads to highly engaged teams and integrated high-quality designs. We are passionate people, delivering remarkable results to create a better world.
Ready to join the DC Team? Email your resume to: work@designcollaborative.com
Design Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.