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Job ID: 14004877
 
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Job Title:Electrical Designer
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
Special License/ Certification Required:P.E.
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Bachelors’ degree in Electrical Engineering and a Professional Engineering registration in Minnesota are required. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic and applied approach, while at the same time bringing a creative examination of customer needs and solutions.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated a strong proficiency in LEED design in their core discipline. Ideally, the person filling this position will have strong electrical design experience across a variety of commercial buildings (public sector, office, schools). This person will have strong interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with Designers, Engineers and Project Managers. This person will possess strong communication skills, and influencing skills, and has demonstrated the maturity and self-confidence to work with colleagues and customers. The level of seasoning we are looking for likely comes with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience following graduation.

The successful candidate will be naturally collaborative and possess the ability to assimilate a range of ideas, programs or alternatives into a set of recommendations. This person will be self-directed but thrive in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.

Additional qualifications the successful candidate will possess include:

Effective meeting management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Adaptable and agile, responsive to quick changes in direction.
Ability to establish rapport and credibility with customers and other stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
P.E. registration in other upper-Midwest states is highly desirable. LEED Certification, while not a requirement, would be highly preferred.
 
Job Description:
The Senior Electrical Designer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Senior Electrical Designer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed – both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment. This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Designs one or more of the following: power distribution systems (primary requirement), size motor feeders and starters.
Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of Electrical Engineering Principles (e.g. Ohms’ law, selective coordination, grounding, harmonics, etc.).
Possesses a basic understanding of Architectural, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering construction practices.
Has strong knowledge of Codes (e.g. NEC, NFPA, IBC, Life Safety Code, etc.).
Designs lighting systems (interior, exterior, landscape, specialty).
Develops estimates for assigned scope of work, and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.
Creates project plan and schedule for execution of work.
May serve as project manager for complete projects, when assigned.
Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow-up, combined with personal execution of work as needed.
Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and interviewing with prospective customers, etc.
Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.
Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.
Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.

KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Refer to ID 1025 when applying