CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineering Designer II based in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Take a look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.
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ABOUT OUR FIRM
CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Perform basic to moderately complex construction drawings and specifications of electrical engineering systems for building construction.
Under limited supervision, design lighting, power distribution, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, including fire alarm systems.
Analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
Research and respond to design issues.
Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
Apply knowledge of electrical code for the application of building power distribution design and circuiting.
Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
Assists in the review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
Assists in gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
May perform other related tasks as needed.
ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Electrical Systems focus). Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (Electrical Systems focus) from an ABET accredited program is strongly preferred. Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Current PE in the United States preferred. Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit) required. LEED accreditation preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/.
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