Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ArchKey Solutions is a specialty trade installation and integrated facility service company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical, technology, and specialty systems. The Electrical Engineer develops electrical engineering permit drawings, construction documents, calculations, and studies while collaborating with field electricians, project managers, designers, vendors, and VDC/BIM teams. The role also supports constructability reviews, value engineering, code compliance, troubleshooting, and technical guidance across construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Develops and prepares detailed electrical engineering permit drawings and construction installation documents to support field execution
- Develops conceptual designs, sketches, and value engineering ideas to support project managers and estimators during planning and preconstruction
- Prepares electrical calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation throughout all phases of construction
- Under the supervision of a professionally licensed electrical engineer, develops, reviews, and validates engineering studies including arc flash, short circuit, overcurrent protective device coordination (OCPD), duct bank ampacity, load, lighting, and power factor correction
- Coordinates with vendors and reviews shop drawings to model accurate, fully constructible electrical systems, including equipment, conduit, and cable tray within Revit
- Participates in electrical construction and design-related training
- Adheres to company engineering standards and maintains strict QA/QC procedures for all deliverables
- Recommends improvements to design standards, workflows, and procedures. Responds to design questions, resolve issues, and issue plan revisions as required
- Stays current with new electrical and safety codes, materials, technologies, and industry best practices
- Leads small to mid-size projects as assigned and provides technical guidance to other designers and engineers
- Demonstrates knowledge of local building energy codes and standards (e.g., IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, California Title 24), including developing, reviewing, and coordinating drawings for energy code compliance, evaluating lighting fixtures and control systems for compliance, utilizing energy compliance software and processes, and advising project managers on compliance strategies and solutions
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with customers, foremen, project teams, specialty contractors, vendors, and suppliers
- Supports design team members as needed while upholding the company’s core values
- Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others
- Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities
- Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- * EIT/EI certification or PE license; ability to sit for the Electrical PE exam within 1–2 years if not yet licensed
- * 3–5 years of experience in electrical facilities power design, including lighting and receptacle layouts, circuiting and panelboard schedules, and load calculations and equipment sizing
- * Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable
- * Controls experience is a plus
- * Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk tools, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- * Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is a plus
- * Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and related building codes
- * Strong desire to learn and grow within the electrical construction industry, with a commitment to teamwork and dependability
- * Strong attention to detail with the ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications
- * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of organization and accuracy
- * Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills
- * Proven problem-solving ability, sound judgment, customer service orientation, and effective time management skills
- * Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork
- * Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday
- * Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
- * Occasional travel to job sites is required, sometimes requiring overnight stays
- * Experience in healthcare, heavy industrial, and/or data center projects is highly desirable
- * Controls experience is a plus
- * Experience performing engineering studies using SKM or ETAP is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
- A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Access to wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
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