Electrical Project Engineer

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Osborn Engineering is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer with 4 – 7 years’ experience for our Pittsburgh, PA and/or Morgantown, WV office location who will report to the Manager of Electrical Engineering. The ideal candidate would have strong working knowledge of Revit and Electrical design in the Consulting Engineering environment.

Osborn is a fully integrated multi-disciplined design firm that uses a specialized team approach to engineering projects. These teams are comprised of a staff of 390+ professionals that provide designs for all phases of a wide range of projects. Osborn has specialists in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and life safety, technology engineering, transportation and commissioning. As an employee-owned firm, each Osborn employee is committed to education and advancement – ensuring that each project is completed with a sense of pride. Osborn’s strength lies with its people.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete project scope of work per discipline, project and client management, under direction of Project Manager.
• Perform analysis, design and documentation of power distribution, lighting systems, and backup power systems.
• Coordinate with specialists for fire alarm, technology and lighting design as required by project scope of work.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical/plumbing engineers and other disciplines for equipment power needs and sizing electrical distribution.
• Perform electrical design calculations for electrical loads and panel schedules.
• Develop electrical systems one-line diagrams.
• Select and schedule electrical equipment.
• Edit specifications to reflect the project requirements.
• Meet with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.  
• Coordinate with other disciplines for all Electrical design elements.
• Prepare design deliverables for SD, DD, CD level documents.
• Provide cost opinions for budgeting construction, and reviewing contractor change orders
• Perform project construction administration including response to RFI’s and accurate review of submittals.
• Perform field verification and take-offs of existing systems for renovation projects.
• Attend meetings with clients, authorities having jurisdiction, and other professionals as projects require. 
• Work planning and manage the design process to the available hours in the work plan.

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• (4 to 7) years of experience in Electrical Design in Consulting Engineering.
• Working knowledge of design and analysis software such as Revit, SKM, ETAP, Easypower. 
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), State Energy Code, NFPA, and FGI Guidelines.
• Experience with electrical system studies such as short circuit, over-current device coordination, and Arc Flash Hazard analysis per NPFA 70E.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
• Coordinate with technical leads and senior engineers when specialized assistance is needed on design.
• Ability to work and manage tasks on several projects concurrently.
• Experience in designing Healthcare, Sports, Commercial, Public Sector, Industrial, Education, and/or Institutional projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred.
• EI or PE License Preferred.

Osborn is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics:

• Team Player
• Self – Starter
• Positive Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Critical Thinker
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative
• Good Communicator
• Organized
• Strong time-management skills

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NOTE TO RECRUITERS: Osborn Engineering does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters. If you wish to be considered in the future for our list of approved recruiters, please send an e-mail to recruitment@osborn-eng.com.  All resumes sent directly to management will not be considered.

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