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Residential Electrical Designer

Trillium Construction is now seeking a Residential Electrical Designer for direct-hire in Fairfax!

This position requires someone with strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and experience in the construction industry. Looking for someone self- motivated, detailed oriented, and hardworking to add to our dynamic team.

This position is based in our main office in Fairfax, VA with the option of a hybrid remote/office work schedule or, if pre-approved by management, the option of a full-time remote work schedule after the completion of new hire onboarding as dictated by their direct supervisor.

Job duties:
-Prepare one-line diagrams with limited input from Engineers
-Respond to RFI’s for the project and accurately review submittals with limited input
-Solve installation problems with electrical systems - includes travelling to the site to resolve issues
-Prepare floor plans showing electrical device layouts, circuitry, fixtures, equipment, etc.
-Review and create calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules
-Prepare specifications schedules for electrical equipment and materials
-Layout fire alarm devices on floor plans
-Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight by Senior Staff
-Apply risk management procedures daily to minimize our and client’s exposure to problems
-Understand work planning and manage design process to the available hours in work plan
-If required, meet with contractors during and after the design process
-Oversee deliverables to and from clients
-Oversee and encourage coordination between disciplines
-Interface with Operations, Owners, and Subcontractors to discuss impact of work and resolution of problems

Pay is $60-70k/year. Apply now!

Education/Experience:
-B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering is required
-E.I.T. (Engineer in Training) Certification is a plus
-P.E. License is a plus
-Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in designing single family, 3-story townhouses, 4-story townhouses and multi-family apartment buildings is required; experience with small commercial projects such as tenant fit outs, lounges, offices, and restaurants is a plus.
 
Additional Requirements:
-Proficiency in Engineering Software such as AutoCAD MEP and -Revit is required. Experience with COMCheck is a plus.
-Possesses thorough knowledge of NEC and other codes
-Understands and applies concepts of voltage drop, conductor sizing, harmonics, etc.
-Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
-Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative
-Takes ownership of assignments
-Works well both independently and as part of the project team

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

 

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