Electrical Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spur is looking for an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team and contribute to a variety of building projects. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of design experience, with a strong understanding of electrical building systems and guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide Electrical Engineering design and documentation on projects within Spur Design offices including site investigations, contract documentation, and the occasional construction administration.
• Develop detailed Electrical Design drawings and specifications from the schematic stage to complete construction documents utilizing Revit MEP or other modeling software.
• Perform Electrical Engineering tasks including, but not limited to, production of contract documents, specifications, design narratives, calculations, equipment selections, and submission packaging.
• Be able to understand and apply codes, design guidelines, engineering judgment, company standards, and industry best practices related to personal growth, development, and providing outstanding service to Spur’s clients.
• Manage to prioritize project work proactively and provide program management within a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs. Keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job.
• Maintain and update office systems including Revit (BIM) libraries, filing systems, and project management tools.
• Travel for, but not limited to, site visits, professional collaborations, and satellite office visits.
• Work with the Electrical Director and Electrical design team to contribute toward the improvement of Spur Design’s methods and processes.
• Attend office meetings and report on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects.
• Support requests for assistance related to marketing, project interviews, level of effort estimates, and project proposals.
• Strives to ask questions, learn next steps, and for continued growth and knowledge in the field.
• At all times be a good steward for Spur both inside and outside the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of an MEP design team to provide Electrical engineering and design support on a variety of building projects:
• Can recognize and assess most Electrical building systems, types, and utilities.
• Design electrical power service and distribution, branch circuits, indoor and outdoor lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm systems, telephone and data infrastructure wiring, audio/visual systems, and miscellaneous electrical and control systems to develop the production of construction documents.
• Reads, understands, and interprets building codes including but not limited to NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, as well as construction drawings and specifications.
• Works on multiple small to large sized projects. Applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Determines appropriate power, lighting, grounding, communications, fire alarm systems, and other required systems in accordance with building codes, and design appropriate electrical building components.
• Utilizes established methods and computer analysis programs to perform calculations to determine electrical loads, lighting levels, available fault currents, protective coordination, arc-flash levels, etc.
• Recognize and assess all electrical building systems, types, and utilities.
• Perform and/or review REVIT modelling designs.
• Able to select and size all equipment.
• Review design calculations and give feedback and direction to meet design scope.
• Performs all versions of submittal reviews.
• Answer RFIs and CA related questions.
• Direct ASI documentation and design as needed.
• Specification editing
• Coordinate project information and designs with architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Performs occasional field work or direct designers.
• Performs project site investigations regularly.
• Conducts interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Completes engineering duties on projects of various complexities as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
• Collect data and gather information to support design decisions.
• Occasional solitary client interaction

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 – 10 years of Design Experience in the construction industry or related field
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university in the Engineering Sciences, Architectural Engineering, Construction Science, or related field, actual field experience with direct correlation, or training through a vo-tech program.
• Non-EIT with at least 1 Exam-based Design Certification
• Have the knowledge, understanding, and ability to navigate construction specifications and documents.
• REVIT experience is a must
• Have the ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Have the knowledge of electrical building systems and guidelines.
• Have the knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, and Architect-Consultant Agreements
• Able to balance project deadlines and be responsive to project changes
• High level of organizational skills and ability to follow through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Bluebeam, etc.

BENEFITS

Benefits offered with the full-time position include 27 total days of paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as follows:

• 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession
• Paid Holidays including:
• New Year’s Day
• Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
• Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.
• Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,000 or 2x annual base salary (whichever is less) is provided at no charge.
• Health Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums
• Dental Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums
• Vision Insurance. employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums
• Retirement benefits include matching 401k contributions of 1-for-1 matching up to 3% and 1-for-2 matching up to 5%, with a maximum match of 4% for a 5% employee contribution. This plan is a “safe harbor” eligible plan and, subsequently, no vesting period is required past initial eligibility requirements.
• Spur Design also offers reimbursement of training and professional organization dues or fees with prior approval by ownership.

OUR VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES:

At Spur Design, our vision is to be the industry leader in creating spaces for the good of others. Our mission focuses on empowering people, exploring possibilities, and delivering unmatched results. We are driven by core values of service, growth, and trust. Service is at the heart of everything we do, guiding our interactions with teams, clients, and the community. We foster a culture of personal and professional growth, ensuring continuous development for all employees. Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships, promoting collaboration and accountability. Join us at Spur Design and be part of a team that leads with integrity and excellence.