Electrical Engineer I

Location: Kansas City, MO, us

Company Description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Entry-Level Electrical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of power, lighting, grounding/bonding, special systems (e.g., telephone/data, security, fire alarm), raceway, cable tray, and other electrical control and building support systems into the built work environment. Typical tasks and deliverables include power load, illumination, short circuit and voltage drop calculations; basis of design reports; code evaluations; one-line diagrams; plans; schedules; installation details; and coordination with manufacturers and construction trade partners. Tasks will include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. Project work will be under the direction of a more experienced engineer and may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.

Responsibilities:

• Works under the direction of a more experienced engineer to execute design responsibilities.
• Designs electrical systems of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Performs illumination calculations, power load calculations, conduit and wire sizing calculations, and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met.
• Develops electrical systems documentation in the form of narratives, reports, drawings and diagrams to be used for construction of basic complexity.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Conducts basic field investigations to integrate the design with existing systems and structures.
• May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor. 

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Engineering Technology
• 0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications 

• Relevant design firm experience
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion
• Fundamental experience with performing engineering calculations and developing and implementing electrical lighting, power and special systems designs
• Ability to interface with clients and external partners
• Ability to travel as required for client development and project execution
• Fundamental experience conducting field surveys of existing conditions and providing support of field reporting activities
• Proficient at fundamental electrical design calculations under the supervision of an engineer
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

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