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AES Northeast Professional Electrical Engineer in Plattsburgh, New York
Professional Electrical Engineer
Position Summary MEP Group Team member, providing design assistance to MEP group and other disciplines relating to electrical system designs for commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal (water/wastewater) projects. This title may also be classified by AES Northeast as one of the following, depending on level of certifications and experience: Professional Engineer I Professional Engineer II Professional Engineer III
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Power Systems (focused on low and medium voltage) Electrical power distribution, equipment selection, facility load evaluations, circuit analysis and calculations, raceway/pathway designs, grounding systems, emergency/standby power system design. Lighting Systems Light fixture selection, photometric modeling, emergency/exit lighting systems, lighting controls, and relevant energy code requirements. Special Systems Fire alarm design, data/communication horizontal/backbone design (including pathways), life safety systems, etc. Control Systems Knowledge and understanding of building automation and SCADA system controls for HVAC and Water/Wastewater systems. Codes and Standards Thorough understanding of National Electric Code, Energy Code, relevant NFPA chapters, IEEE, and others relating to electrical engineering for buildings and building systems.
Preparation and review of electrical system calculations Specification writing Understanding of relevant codes and standards Code research Construction document development (using Revit) Field/site visits during construction to review installed work and verify design intent. Construction period support submittal review, jobsite visits, technical support, etc. during construction phase of projects. Preparation of engineering reports Assistance with proposal development, including hourly estimates Training/mentoring of staff Project Management The above list contains basic duties required of this position. This list may not include all of the duties required of this position. This list may be updated from time to time Supervisory Requirements
Some supervisory responsibility may be required Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program Prior work experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit Professional Engineering License is required (with the ability to obtain a NY & VT license within 2 yrs.) Two years of related experience. Ability to perform engineering related field work
Physical Demands and Work Environment Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.