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KFI Engineers

Senior Electrical Designer

KFI Engineers, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199

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KFI Engineers POSITION SPECIFICATION Position: Senior Electrical Designer Department: Utilities and Central Energy (UCE) Reporting Relationship: Electrical Engineering Manager, Utilities and Central Energy COMPANY BACKGROUND KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Electrical Designer, UCE plays a key role in the successful execution of projects, focusing primarily on the production of AutoCAD drawings and Revit modeling. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Senior Electrical Designer is responsible for producing quality construction documents and coordinating design work with other engineering disciplines. Responsibilities include: Industrial lighting layout and design (interior, exterior, gress/exit and lighting controls) Gather electrical data from clients, architects and other disciplines Coordinate work and construction documents with internal and external stakeholders Electrical room layouts including layout of electrical equipment (transformers, switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers, panel boards) Size feeders and raceway (cable tray and conduit) Modeling of equipment and raceway in 2D and 3D, clash detection with other disciplines Perform voltage drop calculations, short circuit calculations Lead electrical 3D model reviews Mentorship of less experienced electrical designers Development of schematic and wiring diagrams Gather existing site data Write construction observation reports QUALIFICATIONS Required: Ten plus (10+) years drafting/design experience, preferably in AutoCAD and Revit, in a consulting and/or construction capacity Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without the need for work sponsorship now or in the future Experience working in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design and coordinating with other disciplines in Revit Ability to perform 3D modeling of electrical equipment including coordination with other disciplines Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices and drawings Working knowledge of Codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IBC, IFC, Energy Code, Life Safety Code, etc.) Application of Electrical Engineering Principles (e.g., Ohms' law, overcurrent protection, grounding etc.) Knowledge of quality control procedures for document control purposes including QA/QC processes Preferred: Knowledge of SKM Power Tools for Windows, ETAP or Easy Power modeling software AAS Degree/Diploma in Design/Drafting CORE BEHAVIORS Accountable, Business Focus, Project Execution, Team Player, Managing People Benefits: At KFI, our comprehensive benefit program provides our employees with the resources to support their health, wellness and financial well-being. Full-Time employees have access to: Health, dental and vision insurance coverage Virtual health services Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for HDHP enrollees with KFI contributions Flexible Spending Account 401(k) plan Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off to include Earned Sick and Safe Time in accordance with state laws Company Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Bereavement Leave Voluntary benefits offered include life, accident, critical illness coverage Compensation: $49.50 - $61.90 per hour. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, work location, and education. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans and Disabilities

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