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Electrical Engineer

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer with at least five years of experience and to join our team. This role works with multi-disciplinary design teams in the completion of studies, development of plans and specifications for a broad range of projects. The incumbent performs design of site and facilities electrical power, communications, and interior/exterior lighting systems. Candidates must pass HZ security clearance review (criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record check) and Federal Government base access requirements.

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Reports to: Vice President/Managing Principal

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Duties:

• Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.
• Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.
• Support multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare designs and handle design review and quality control.
• Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.
• Research building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.
• Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.
• Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.
• Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.
• Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.
• Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.
• Update Project Managers on work progress and address potential project problems.
• Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.
• Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists (Some travel involved).

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Role Competencies:

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• NOTE: “Exam Ready EIT will be considered”.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM.
• Proficiency with Electrical analysis software such as SKM Powertools, Easypower (or eqiv)., and lighting analysis with AGi32 or equivalent.
• Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination.
• Intermediate skills with spreadsheet software.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101.
• Familiarity with industry energy standards (ASHRAE 90.1, IECC).
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using the Unified Facilities Criteria and designing projects on federal installations preferred.
• LEED AP, CEM credentials is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.
• Must pass HZ security clearance review and pass Federal Government base access requirements.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key-in data
• Able to walk project site while wearing personal protective equipment
• May lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
• Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain
• May work in extreme weather conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #IND