The Electrical Engineer will help provide comprehensive electrical engineering services geared to cover all facets of the construction process, beginning with design initiation, through the commissioning of systems. This position will report to The Electrical Department Manager and office Principal and serve as a key member of the Engineering team. At Energy 1, our passion is to Demand Better. We live by our core values and look for employees that love to learn new things, put the team first, are customer centric, show grit and relentless determination, and lead with inventive problem solving.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will possess strong abilities to work collaboratively with all members of the design team, mentor designers and teach electrical staff for their progression, accept responsibility of all designs under their direct supervision, and effectively communicate with customers, contractors, and staff. They will manage electrical staff under their direct supervision, their individual time on projects, and expectations of the project PMs. They should be a self-starter, motivated, and able to work independently, but at the same time work collaboratively with others to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and respond to changing demands.

Specific Job Duties

• Develop and prepare detailed electrical engineering and construction installation documents and provide engineering support during the construction phase of a wide range of project types including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and healthcare.
• Design and draft power plans to include receptacle layout and circuiting, mechanical and owner equipment power connections, main electrical equipment room layouts, 1-line power riser diagrams, emergency/back-up generator and uninterruptible power systems, and panel and equipment schedules.
• Design and draft lighting systems to include light fixture selection and layout, lighting calculations, photometric lighting analysis, and lighting controls.
• Design special systems plans to include fire alarm, and public address systems.
• Write/edit project specifications (Masterspec divisions 26, 27, and 28).
• Coordinate with other disciplines to gather specific information required to provide complete electrical designs on schedule.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies for such items as power distribution system design, short circuit and coordination studies, lighting levels, etc.

Qualifications

• Possess a PE license in good standing or have the ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Proficient with Revit and Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and other applicable codes for electrical systems design.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to thrive in a high demand and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a proactive, team orientated mindset with a high level of self and team accountability.
• Is highly organized and exhibits a strong attention to details, record keeping, and follow-up.
• Operates effectively with a diverse group of people internally and externally.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask, make quick decisions, and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complexity.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow through on assignments.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: communicate with others both physically present and on the telephone; sit and stand; move, use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects over 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to typically work in an office setting. This position may require travel to multiple E1 sites as the need arises. 
• Remote position with a preference to an E1 office location: Bozeman MT, Jackson WY, Salt Lake City UT or Grand Junction CO.
• This FLSA exempt position may be requested to work evenings and weekends on occasion.

Energy 1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.