Building Systems (Electrical) Engineer I

Why This Role Matters:

As a member of the BSE Team, the Electrical Engineer I supports and assists experienced engineers and other multidisciplined team members throughout the planning and design of a variety of projects. Those in this role assist in the design of building systems for projects across our practice areas, improving the built environment, and creating a more sustainable world in the process. Reporting to a Senior BSE Team Member, the BSE I participates in the production of associated project plans and specifications and provides oversight throughout the construction administration phase. You are moderately independent and work on projects of all project sizes and complexities. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Collect owner drawings and documentation
• Perform Codes and Standards review
• Set up and produce Revit drawings efficiently while using internal standards and templates
• Prepare drawings including plans, details, schematics, and schedules
• Review and understand existing drawings, determine limits of demolition work, and how new systems interconnect
• Perform site investigations and document existing conditions
• Implement changes to design or project documentation based on written or verbal descriptions from senior engineers
• Perform file management functions such as posting models, downloading model updates, and managing links
• Attend internal coordination meetings and communicate with other disciplines
• Attend client meetings along with senior team members and create meeting minutes
• Prepare draft engineering reports for review by senior staff
• Perform building condition evaluations and prepare reports
• Produces designs that have minimal QA/QC comments and minimal drawing presentation mistakes
• Avoids making repetitive design errors
• Demonstrates growth from project-to-project
• Prepare draft specifications
• Review and approve submittals with oversight
• Perform construction punch lists
• Attend construction meetings

Discipline Specific Duties:

• Perform accurate electrical load calculations to determine electrical system service and distribution system sizes
• Normal/emergency power, lighting, and systems design. Systems design includes the following: fire alarm, public address, nurse call, and tele/data.
• Electrical equipment sizing and selections of panelboards and emergency power systems (generators and automatic transfer switches)
• Electrical room layout considering fit, form, and function
• Utility company coordination
• Evaluate system types and review with senior staff
• Contact vendors for equipment selections and review selections for accuracy
• Coordinate electrical work with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing team members

What You Bring:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience
• Professional Licensure
• An ability to perform difficult technical computations and consolidate acquired data
• Ability to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, power distribution, lighting and low-voltage systems, and structural components
• Working knowledge of Revit and other relevant design programs
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office tools
• Effective leadership, and strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Engineering, analytical, and technical writing skills with attention to detail
• An understanding of construction plans/specifications

What We Offer:

• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental& Vision insurance. Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.  
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member sharing.
• FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance + Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family.
• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays a year.
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds. 
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance. 
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.  
• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement.
• Licensure Assistance.

What Does It Look Like Working Here?

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. 

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $82,000 to 103,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL.  All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.