KZF Design
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Sr. Electrical Engineer
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KZF Design .
Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design operates from LEED® Gold and ENERGY STAR® certified offices and has a staff of over 70 professionals. For more information, visit
www.kzf.com .
Qualifications
Capable and experienced in all areas of Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on buildings and building site electrical systems
Experience producing Electrical design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm
Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems
Experience using: ELUM Tools, Visual Lighting, and Navisworks preferred
Broad knowledge of building electrical engineering, concept development, and final design including, power systems (medium & low voltage), low voltage control systems, lighting design, fire alarm systems, security systems, telephone & communications systems (WAN & LAN), closed circuit TV systems, cable TV systems, and electrical utility systems, HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and mechanical utility systems
Experience designing building Electrical systems to meet LEED criteria
Experience working with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel
Experience in mentoring and supervising electrical engineers, designers and other technical personnel
Comfortable with a broad range of project types
Familiarity and experience working with building codes
Knowledgeable in related areas of building design
Proficiency in REVIT MEP
Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience managing parallel assignments
Proactive and assertive in problem solving
Staff management and client relationship skills
Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
Experience providing marketing and project interview support
Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
LEED certification (preferred)
Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English
Ability to be registered in every state - (NCEES preferred)
Responsibilities
Help our clients achieve their goals
Work with the Director, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers
Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets
Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects
Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of electrical engineering design/production for assigned projects
Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare Electrical design and construction documents in REVIT Electrical, per applicable standards
Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work
Seek advice and counsel from Director of Electrical Engineering Services as needed
Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Electrical work
Prepare Electrical Engineering design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Electrical Engineering support staff as required
Research building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design
Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the electrical design
Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications
Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates
Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs
Conduct field investigations to understand project requirements
Assist with quality assurance reviews
Research and prepare building code analysis for Electrical Engineering work
Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs
Assist in mentoring and technical development of Electrical staff
Participating in value engineering
Attend and participate in project team meetings
Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work
Assist in the development and maintenance of electrical design standards including master specifications, Electrical standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the Director
Provide REVIT support to the Construction Administration Department and other team members on projects
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Sr. Electrical Engineer
role at
KZF Design .
Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design operates from LEED® Gold and ENERGY STAR® certified offices and has a staff of over 70 professionals. For more information, visit
www.kzf.com .
Qualifications
Capable and experienced in all areas of Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on buildings and building site electrical systems
Experience producing Electrical design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm
Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems
Experience using: ELUM Tools, Visual Lighting, and Navisworks preferred
Broad knowledge of building electrical engineering, concept development, and final design including, power systems (medium & low voltage), low voltage control systems, lighting design, fire alarm systems, security systems, telephone & communications systems (WAN & LAN), closed circuit TV systems, cable TV systems, and electrical utility systems, HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and mechanical utility systems
Experience designing building Electrical systems to meet LEED criteria
Experience working with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel
Experience in mentoring and supervising electrical engineers, designers and other technical personnel
Comfortable with a broad range of project types
Familiarity and experience working with building codes
Knowledgeable in related areas of building design
Proficiency in REVIT MEP
Familiarity with A/E industry BIM standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience managing parallel assignments
Proactive and assertive in problem solving
Staff management and client relationship skills
Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
Experience providing marketing and project interview support
Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus
Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
LEED certification (preferred)
Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English
Ability to be registered in every state - (NCEES preferred)
Responsibilities
Help our clients achieve their goals
Work with the Director, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
Respond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project Managers
Assist project managers with development of project schedules and budgets
Provide technical, project management and client management support to projects
Work directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of electrical engineering design/production for assigned projects
Work with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare Electrical design and construction documents in REVIT Electrical, per applicable standards
Coordinate with project managers regarding schedule and construction costs for each project scope of work
Seek advice and counsel from Director of Electrical Engineering Services as needed
Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Electrical work
Prepare Electrical Engineering design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Electrical Engineering support staff as required
Research building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design
Maintain a working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the electrical design
Perform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budget
Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)
Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
Prepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specifications
Assist with and prepare construction cost estimates
Remain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needs
Conduct field investigations to understand project requirements
Assist with quality assurance reviews
Research and prepare building code analysis for Electrical Engineering work
Maintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designs
Assist in mentoring and technical development of Electrical staff
Participating in value engineering
Attend and participate in project team meetings
Maintain technical expertise in your profession and area of work
Assist in the development and maintenance of electrical design standards including master specifications, Electrical standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the Director
Provide REVIT support to the Construction Administration Department and other team members on projects
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