Electrical Engineer

DeVita & Associates, Inc. (DEVITA) is currently accepting resumes for an Electrical Engineer. Due to increasing workload, we are seeking new valuable team members for our Charlotte Branch Office. If you have experience, a passion for excellence, a take-charge attitude, and the desire to join a full-service engineering firm with solid opportunities for growth, send us your resume today for immediate consideration.Electrical Engineers are responsible for:Designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, and multifamily projects: systems include AC power distribution, interior and exterior lighting, fire alarm and other building support systemsSupervising and checking the work of Electrical Designers assigned to the project teamCoordinating technical project requirements with project team members, including clients, contractors, code officials, utility companies, project managers, designers, and other disciplinesSealing drawings in jurisdictions where licensedCalculations including photometrics, voltage drop, fault current, etc.Calculating power, current, and other required quantitiesDesigning power distribution systems, including panelboards, switchboards, overcurrent protection, transformers, disconnect switches, conductors, raceway, wiring devices, generators, etc.Have strong knowledge of types and requirements of electrical systems and their components, e.g., equipment types, manufacturers, resources, etc.Performing both interior and exterior lighting design using ElumTools, Lithonia Visual, or similar lighting softwarePerforming energy code compliance analysis and calculationsPerforming fire alarm designQualifications:Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design of commercial, institutional, industrial, healthcare, and/or multifamily electrical systemsB.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited programProfessional Engineering licensure required with multistate eligibilityExcellent communication and organizational skillsAble to independently attend project meetings and to present specific aspects of engineering assignmentsAble to lead the electrical design effort for assigned projects with minimal supervisionAble to work well in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to perform all aspects of electrical engineering for building systems, including:Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the NEC (National Electrical Code), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), building codes, energy codes, etc.Proficient in writing and editing specifications using the CSI MasterFormat standardProficient in performing due diligence field work to gather relevant information needed for designProficient in construction administration tasks such as reviewing product submittals and shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFI’s), inspecting projects at various stages of construction, and providing field reportsStrong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookExperience with SKM or similar electrical modeling software is a plusAutoCAD and/or Revit MEP experience is a plusProficiency in AutoCAD a plusProficiency in REVIT MEP a plusProject management experience a plus