Habitat Enterprises
Electrical Engineer (Mid-Sr Level, Power systems)
Habitat Enterprises, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Electrical Engineer (Mid-Sr Level, Power systems)
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Job Summary
The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design build, industrial projects. We design and build food and beverage production facilities. Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining, and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.
Responsibilities
Design electric power distribution systems for normal, emergency, and standby power for 208 V, 480 V, and medium voltage in industrial facilities.
Document short‑circuit, selective coordination, arc‑flash, generator sizing, steady‑state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, and other necessary calculations.
Maintain project documentation organization.
Manage time and meet commitments.
Understand Ohm’s law, AC/DC, electric and magnetic fields.
Understand power system theory – 3‑phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
Understand capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
Design lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs.
Coordinate fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101, IBC.
Specify means and methods for grounding, start‑up, low‑ and medium‑voltage cables, equipment, and other common work.
Design low‑voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
Create power plans and power one‑line and panel schedules.
Define fire alarm and low‑voltage system requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
Review scope with client – create and manage needs list.
Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one‑line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
Procure long‑lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
Perform short‑circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
Estimate weights of main trays and equipment needing support.
Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
Project planning and feasibility studies.
Actively participate in and support department‑wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
Research electrical building/power materials and best practices.
Support talent growth within our organization.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
4+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
4+ years of experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low‑voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
4+ years of experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
4+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or other related design programs.
Relevant work experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
PE license desirable.
Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25 %.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lb at times.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25 % travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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Electrical Engineer (Mid-Sr Level, Power systems)
role at
Habitat Enterprises
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Summary
The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design build, industrial projects. We design and build food and beverage production facilities. Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining, and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.
Responsibilities
Design electric power distribution systems for normal, emergency, and standby power for 208 V, 480 V, and medium voltage in industrial facilities.
Document short‑circuit, selective coordination, arc‑flash, generator sizing, steady‑state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, and other necessary calculations.
Maintain project documentation organization.
Manage time and meet commitments.
Understand Ohm’s law, AC/DC, electric and magnetic fields.
Understand power system theory – 3‑phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components.
Understand capacitors, inductors, and resonance.
Design lighting for food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs.
Coordinate fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
Code expertise – NEC, NFPA 72/101, IBC.
Specify means and methods for grounding, start‑up, low‑ and medium‑voltage cables, equipment, and other common work.
Design low‑voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
Create power plans and power one‑line and panel schedules.
Define fire alarm and low‑voltage system requirements per IBC and NFPA 101.
Review scope with client – create and manage needs list.
Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one‑line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
CAD – add 2D & 3D devices to Xrefs.
Procure long‑lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
Perform short‑circuit calculations identifying deficiencies or series ratings.
Estimate weights of main trays and equipment needing support.
Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observing construction, and assisting with startup.
Project planning and feasibility studies.
Actively participate in and support department‑wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
Research electrical building/power materials and best practices.
Support talent growth within our organization.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
4+ years of work experience in electrical systems for building power.
4+ years of experience in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low‑voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
4+ years of experience in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
4+ years of experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or other related design programs.
Relevant work experience in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
PE license desirable.
Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25 %.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 lb at times.
Travel Requirement
Up to 25 % travel required to visit project site and other offices.
About Us
We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.
Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.
Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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