Electrical Engineer II (PE)

NELSON is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II (PE) to join our Electrical Engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise and industry experience to lead electrical design efforts and develop innovative solutions for a diverse client base. A successful candidate will provide electrical engineering design services for facility and infrastructure projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems. Responsibilities will include developing conceptual and detailed designs, preparing specifications, calculations, studies, and reports, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, and supporting construction administration activities. Under general supervision, the Electrical Engineer II will apply engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards to deliver high-quality design solutions while effectively leading electrical design efforts on small to moderate projects and providing guidance to entry-level engineers and designers. 

Experience providing facility Electrical System design services is required. Professional Engineer License (PE) in is Electrical Engineering required.

Attributes to support the NELSON culture:

• Go All In. Own the Outcome.We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
• Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care.
• Grow with Purpose.We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Think Bold. Execute Smart.We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline.
• Make Space for Everyone.We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Provide design support on facility and infrastructure design projects under general supervision from more senior staff
• Effectively leads electrical design efforts on small to moderate projects. Works with entry level engineers and designers.
• Study design criteria, codes, and standards and incorporate required design practices into production of design deliverables
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for facilities and infrastructure projects based on scope of project, design criteria and applicable codes and standards
• Assist with gathering field data to support development of design deliverables
• Review and observe construction progress on projects to verify compliance with design deliverables (e.g. RFI responses, progress observation reports, etc.)
• Duties to include specifications, calculations, studies, reports, shop drawing review, construction administration
• Coordinate with other designers and technicians of other disciplines to complete assignments
• Attend client meetings to discuss facility infrastructure needs
• Work within a team coordinating with other trades and designers

Education / Experience:

• Professional Engineer License (PE) in Electrical Engineering required
• Experience providing facility Electrical System design services required
• BS graduate in Engineering from an ABET accredited school required
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in building design of power, lighting, fire alarm and secondary electrical systems
• Experience with medium voltage electrical design preferred
• Experience with power system analysis using SKM, ETAP, and/or Easypower preferred
• Experience with creating construction specifications preferred
• Experience with use of 3D BIM/Drafting/Modeling tools for creation of design deliverables is preferred
• Proficiency with Autodesk REVIT 3D modeling preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:Duties will typically be performed in an office environment, at construction sites for new facilities, or at existing facilities undergoing renovation. Periodic travel will be required for site visits and client meetings.

Benefits of NELSON:  (additional benefit details can be found at:nelsonworldwide.com/careers)

• 401(K) plan with company match
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working schedules and work from home options based on client’s needs
• Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization

NELSON and its related affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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