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Electrical Designer– Orlando, FL
Electrical code is your second language. You love to turn ideas into reality. You love to collaborate. And you never stop growing.
The Job
Our office in Orlando, FL, is seeking an Electrical Designer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. Our Electrical Designers focus primarily on the design of building related projects, including, apartment buildings, retail/commercial spaces, hospital and educational facilities using Revit and AutoCAD software.
Here are the details of your duties:
- Develop electrical distribution and emergency generator system designs and documentation in AutoCAD/Revit.
- Understanding and design of lighting systems, electrical, and fire alarm systems.
- Perform electrical load calculations and select and size equipment
- Edit electrical system specifications
- Survey existing buildings and identify electrical systems and components
- Review submittals of equipment for compliance with the contract documents
- Observe and report upon electrical construction work in progress
- Interact with project team members and leaders
Your Background
To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology program (or similar) is a plus.
- 5-10 years of experience in design of electrical systems for various types of facilities.
- Design experience in commercial, residential and institutional projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in the face of shifting projects and deadlines.
- A confident and positive attitude with colleagues and clients.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, along with the ability to work as part of a team
- Hands-on experience with latest versions of AutoCAD and REVIT, MS Office, Outlook, and engineering calculation and performance simulation software.
Why Work for Salas O’Brien?
With a motto of “expect a difference,” a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Salas O’Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.
We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Salas O’Brien. Our many offices offer our team of employee-owners:
- Variety of projects and clients
- Collaboration with experts in your field
- Growth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O’Brien offices
- Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values
Of course, we also offer outstanding benefits—everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.
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