Electrical Engineer

Our Newton, MA office is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. The position responsibilities primarily are focused on the design of electrical systems for new facilities, additions, and renovation projects. This will require participations in the creation of construction drawings and specifications, existing system studies and master planning efforts. Qualified candidates will meet with clients, project teams, code officials, contractors, and others to address electrical issues to develop effective working relationships. The project clientele includes higher education, decarbonization, health care, life sciences, and commercial. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer to be part of our growing firm.Here are the details of your duties in this role: Develop electrical system designs of a given project based on scope of work and/or client RFPs Provide engineering design, evaluation, and planning of electrical systems for a variety of market types Conduct existing building surveys and documentation of existing electrical systems Develop system design calculations and selection of equipment for use in buildings Writing/editing project specifications Prepare detailed design documents, reports, and studies Properly apply applicable code requirements to each project Coordinating work with other disciplines Providing construction administration servicesYour BackgroundTo succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Discipline Professional Engineering license a plus Minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience in the building design/construction industry. Knowledge in the design of power distribution, fire alarm, data & communication, lighting, and emergency power systems Familiarity with local codes, standards, and design guidelines Excellent work ethic and attitude Good communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work Proficiency in Revit and MS Office Experience with lighting software (Visual) a plusWhy Work for Salas O'Brien?With a motto of "engineered for impact," a compelling ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, we draw the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Salas O'Brien. Our many offices offer our team of employees: Variety of projects and clients Collaboration with experts in your field Growth opportunities within a local office or other Salas O'Brien offices Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values Growth with the firm through direct ownership opportunitiesOf course, we also offer outstanding benefits-everything you would expect for insurance and vacation time, plus incentives for sustainable living, professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager.Equal Opportunity Employment StatementSalas O'Brien is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.