Residential Electrical Designer

ARCXIS

Houston, TX

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Company Info

Job Description

Description:

Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who do not require sponsorship for employment at this time. Compensation will be determined based on factors including but not limited to location, skills, abilities, and experience.

Company Overview:

ARCXIS, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is the nation's number one engineering and inspections firm, touching 1 in every 7 new homes, and operating in over 28 states. Committed to innovation and excellence, our services help to build better quality homes, more quickly, at lower cost, and with less risk. Formerly known as DPIS Builder Services, Ei Companies, Post-Tension Solutions, Ensign Building Solutions Home Energy Division, and Building Energy, ARCXIS unites extensive expertise into a single brand, offering nationwide coverage with a local touch. Our portfolio includes ABCO Construction Services, LLC, United Structural Consultants, and iPermit, amplifying our reach into the multi-family, multi-use, commercial, and pre-existing residential sectors. ARCXIS is majority owned by Saw Mill Capital, LLC (Briarcliff Manor, New York). Visit us online at www.arcxis.com.

General Overview of Position:

ARCXIS is seeking Electrical Designers and Engineers with a wide range of experience who are skilled in Electrical Design and Engineering of residential structures. This includes many aspects of the production of electrical load calculations, single line diagram, panel schedule, power and lighting plans, site lighting / site power plans, site photometric studies, and lighting fixture designs in AutoCAD. Electrical Designers and Engineers collaborate and partner across all disciplines to ensure the highest level of cross-disciplined design integration for a one stop shop solution to our partners’ residential design needs.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Job duties will be to produce Electrical Load Calculation, Single Line Diagram, and Panel Schedules
Additional duties will be to produce Power and Lighting Plans, Site Lighting / Site Power Plans, Site Photometric Studies, and Lighting Fixture Designs
Electrical Engineering and design of single- and multi-family, low- and high-rise residential Electrical plans
Generate detailed Electrical Design drawings in AutoCAD for construction documentation of Electrical Plans for bidding and construction
Prepare Construction Documents in AutoCAD
Utilize Excel tables and formulas to assist in Electrical Load Calculation
Work with design staff and drafters to complete project

Competencies:

AutoCAD
MS Excel
Visual Lighting
AGI 32
The ability to read blueprints
Compute dimensions from architectural plans
Detail oriented
Ability to work well with other engineers/designers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Code Knowledge
- Know and understands NEC (National Electrical Code)
- ICC International Codes
- Uniform building codes
Drive deadlines in dynamic and fast-moving environments.
Team players with exceptional interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
Self-directed, with good initiative and a great multi-tasker

Requirements:

Education, Experience, and Desired Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent comparative experience.
Preferred 3+ years’ experience in Electrical Design for residential building systems, code compliance, and construction.
Electrical Design experience with producing Electrical Load Calculation, Single Line Diagram, and Panel Schedules
Electrical Design experience with mid-rise multifamily buildings, mixed use buildings, residential and enclosed parking garages

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday day shift, however additional hours, including weekend hours, may be required in accordance with changing business needs.

Benefits: