Electrical Engineer

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for an Electrical Engineer at our Fort Worth office. This role performs design of site and facilities electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems for new commercial development projects including high-rise residential building renovations, transportation service centers under supervision of the Project Manager.  The successful candidate will be a Texas registered PE with at least 5 years’ of experience. 

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare design of electrical and interior/exterior lighting systems, design documents, plans and specifications.
• Guide others in the preparation of programming documents, schematic design, and design development and construction documents.
• Manage multiple electrical engineering designs of new construction and renovation projects.
• Prepare designs, and handle design review and quality control.
• Prepare electrical construction specifications, budgets, schedules and work plans for projects.
• Researches building codes and standards to determine essential design requirements of the projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other HZ staff, utility representatives, contractors, and consultants and clients.
• Perform electrical system planning including electric distribution layouts, specifications of wiring systems, and analysis of loads.
• Calculate lighting illumination levels and designs lighting layouts for both interior and exterior lighting projects.  
• Perform electrical studies including voltage drop/dip, short circuit and overcurrent coordination studies.
• Prepare various technical reports for engineering studies.
• Coordinate with other HZ disciplines, utility companies, consulting engineers, architects, and contractors to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in project design.
• Update Project Managers on work progress, and address potential project problems.
• Attend meetings, conferences, trainings to stay current on trade principles, practices and new developments.
• Review project construction submittals and shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites, perform project construction observations and prepare punch lists. (Some travel involved)

Qualifications:                                                    

• Texas Professional PE Registration
• S. Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ electrical engineering design experience
• Experience performing short circuit, voltage drop, protective device coordination
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit BIM, SKM Powertools, Easypower and AGi32 lighting analysis or equivalent
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 101
• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of electrical engineering and electrical equipment operation
• Thorough knowledge of the overall medium- and low-voltage electrical power and distribution systems
• Thorough knowledge of building industry codes and standards    
• Ability to read and interpret Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing and Civil engineering drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. 
  
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. 

Please apply at:  https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com/

Job ID No: F170

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #IND  #LI-TH1