Electrical Designer - The Falcon Group

Who We Are?
For over two decades, The Falcon Group’s mission has been to understand our client’s variety of needs, while keeping to their anticipated budget and exceeding their desired results. The Falcon Group’s services include Architectural Services and Civil, Structural, Construction & MEP Engineering Services, and much more.

The Team
Here at The Falcon Group, with 170 experts, we have made it our mission to deliver exceptional customer service to our diverse client base (multifamily, industrial, commercial, and retail buildings, insurance industry, hospitality & healthcare). With multiple offices across the East Coast, and licensed in NJ, PA, NY, DC, DE, CT, FL, MD, VA, MI, RI and TX, the firm is rapidly growing, so we are always looking to recruit talented professionals. Whether you are looking to hone your craft or pick up new skills and specialties, The Falcon Group is a team to support your professional and personal growth.
 

The Role

Job Summary

Immediate Opening for an Electrical Designer to service as a Project Manager in our Warren, NJ location (also open to NYC candidates).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform site visits to observe, document, collect, verify, and analyze existing electrical conditions.
• Perform load, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations, equipment selection, equipment specification, systems design, systems layout.
• Perform lighting design tasks, including calculations, fixture layouts, selection, specification, and scheduling of light fixtures.
• Sizing and routing conduit, cable, cable trays, circuit breakers, and low and medium voltage systems (e.g., power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and phone / data / other special systems).
• Work closely with teams to understand the scope of work, budget, goals, deliverables, and timeline to ensure project success.
• Prepare and review drawings, plans and specifications.
• Verify schedules, ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
• Review and approve change orders.
• Conducts on-site inspections and documents existing conditions and performs field testing, photographing, the creation of hand sketches and observe work in progress.
• Maintains organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and filed appropriately.
• Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractor etc.
• Prepares investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Preparation of cost estimates by field measuring building and site components or performing take-off of drawings.  
• Work under supervision of a Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Business development which involves attendance at marketing functions, business dinners/ events, and cross marketing with other offices.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field

Work Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience, and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or willingness to apply, preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted valid Driver’s License.

Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred, or equivalent design software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to attend meetings and events, as needed.
• Ability to work individually or with team members and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects require.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Ability to:
  • Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
  • Safely work at heights.
  • Safely use and/or operate ladders, lifts and other access equipment.

Please be aware that this job description does not encompass an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities expected of the employee. The nature of the role may necessitate changes in duties, responsibilities, and activities, which can occur at any time, with or without prior notice.

Employee Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, professional work environments and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, where we pay a portion of the premiums.
• Supplement Insurance Options- Life, AD&D, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Plans. 
• Fully company funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability benefits.
• 401K- A retirement program where we provide a match up to 3%.
• We offer Paid Holidays, Paid sick time and Vacation days.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Professional Licensing Assistance.
• Jury Duty Leave.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement/ discounts. 
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workers Compensation

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled

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