Electrical Engineer
At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the design of various electrical systems, including but not limited to medium and low voltage power distribution systems, facility lighting designs, grounding, fire alarm, and data/communications within industrial manufacturing and utility infrastructure spaces.
Responsibilities:
Project Support:
Oversee projects from conceptual design through completion, working with other engineers and design team members
Perform project site visits which include client interaction meetings as well as gathering field data required for the project design
Perform electrical engineering calculations utilizing various engineering software platforms
Layout and design of medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems
Interact with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) throughout the design process
Layout and design of facility lighting and lighting system controls
Special Systems (Fire Alarm, Data/Communications, CCTV, etc) design, layout, and vendor coordination
Design systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC - NFPA70)
Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal, customer, and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy, long term, professional relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and industry partners. Maintain excellent composure, especially under pressure.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including design specifications.
Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers, contractors, and project teams well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers problems.
Qualifications and Experience: