Commercial Designer II

Job Description Summary

Job Description:

Key Outcomes and High-Level Responsibilities

Production of Electrical Drawings and Engineering Reports

• Assist in the design and coordination of electrical drawings within schedule, budget, and defined scope under the supervision of a Level III Engineer or Designer.  May lead smaller projects under the supervision of an Engineer of Record or Design Manager.
• Produce engineering reports, including arc flash hazard studies, overcurrent protection device coordination studies, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit analysis reports under the supervision of a Level II Engineer or Level III Engineer or Designer.
• Collaborate with project management, estimating, and field teams throughout all project phases, from kick-off to final as-built/closeout on projects as assigned.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support to other departments or groups.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Review drawings and designs from other engineers and designers on projects as assigned to ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, project standards, and Hunt’s internal standards.

Mentorship and Team Development

• Coach and mentor less experienced engineers and designers, promoting adherence to industry, technical, code standards/recommendations and internal Hunt standards.

Client Relations and Engagement

• May serve as the engineering point of contact with clients, presenting solutions and addressing challenges effectively on projects as assigned.

Primary and Collateral Duties

• Primary Duties
  • Produce electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines.
  • Lead the production of electrical drawings and engineering reports, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to project timelines on projects as assigned or assist an Engineer-of-Record or Level III Engineer or Designer on large projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project execution and technical problem-solving.
  • Mentor and develop Level I engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and adherence to standards.
• Collateral Duties
  • Provide technical support to other departments and operations teams.
  • Participate in continuing education to stay updated on industry trends and standards.

Requirements for the Position

• Skills and Competencies  
  • Produce electrical drawings for construction projects.
  • Perform short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.
  • Perform QA/QC review of electrical drawings for smaller construction projects.
  • Have a working knowledge of the current National Electrical Code and Energy Code.
  • Represent Hunt Electric in multidisciplinary project team meetings on projects as assigned.
• Qualifications
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering from a non-ABET Accredited university or school, 2-year degree in electrical design or similar work experience.
  • Minimum of five years of significant engineering experience.

Typical Tasks

Drawing & Report Production

• Work in Revit to update project drawings, perform calculations, and compile reports.
• Create Bluebeam or Revit designs for project layouts as needed.

Project Meetings

• Attend or conduct project-specific meetings with all internal and external project stakeholders.

Internal Meetings

• Participate in weekly staffing meetings, one-on-one meetings with managers, and department training/education sessions.

Technical Support

• Answer code-related and technical questions from coworkers in other departments and the field.

Site Visits

• Conduct site visits for information gathering before and during design phases.
• Ensure installations align with design intent and code compliance.
• Provide key takeaways of successes and challenges of the project.

Continuing Education

• Attend webinars, in-person seminars, conferences, and review technical articles relevant to current projects.

Drawing QA/QC

• Review peers’ drawing sets and engineering reports for quality assurance.

Physical Requirements
•This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers and fax machines.
•Employees are frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to kneel, reach, stoop, crouch or crawl.
•This position requires the ability to lift files, open file cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
•This position may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.

Pay Range:

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only. In addition to base compensation, Hunt Electric offers a robust benefits plan. See below for additional details or visit our website at Hunt Electric Careers.

Hunt Electric Corporation and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and afford equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for consideration in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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