ENGINEER, DESIGN ELECTRICAL

Overview

Design and develop electrical systems ensuring compliance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• load analysis
• cad drafting
• component selection
• system design
• regulatory compliance
• quality control

Tasks

To lead and manage the design and development of electrical systems and components for various projects, ensuring functionality, safety, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. -Load Calculations and Analysis: Conduct load calculations and electrical system analysis to ensure proper sizing and performance of electrical equipment and systems, considering factors such as voltage drop, short-circuit currents, and fault protection -Creating Technical Drawings: Create accurate and detailed drawings, including schematics, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams using software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, Etap and other specialized design tools. -Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, design documentation, and engineering drawings to communicate design specifications, procedures, and findings. -Maintaining Documentation: Organizing and maintaining a library of electrical drawings, documents, and related project files. -Project Coordination: Assist in project coordination by providing timely updates on the status of electrical drawings and collaborating with other team members to meet project deadlines. -Interpreting Specifications: Reviewing technical specifications,and design documents to understand project requirements and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards -Problem-solving: Identify and resolve technical issues or discrepancies in electrical designs, working closely with the engineering team as needed. -Design and Development: Design electrical systems and components using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, REVIT) and specialized design tools. Develop detailed drawings, schematics, and specifications. -Ensuring Accuracy: Checking drawings for accuracy and completeness, including dimensions, labels, and symbols. Identifying and correcting errors or discrepancies in drawings to maintain quality standards. -Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with relevant electrical codes, standards, and regulations, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and local building and safety code (SBC). -Drafting Electrical Plans: Creating detailed electrical drawings, plans, and diagrams using computer-aided design (CAD and REVIT) software. This involves accurately representing the layout of electrical systems, includingwiring, circuits, outlets, switches, and other components. -Client Communication and Support: Provide technical expertise and support to clients, contractors, and internal teams throughout the design, implementation, and maintenance phases of projects. -Component Selection and Specification: Research, evaluate, and select electrical components, equipment, and materials based on project requirements, performance criteria, and cost considerations. -Adhering to Safety Standards: Ensuring that electrical drawings comply with relevant safety regulations and building codes. -Updating Drawings: Revising and updating electrical drawings as needed to reflect changes in design, specifications. -Communication: Effectively communicate with internal teams and external vendors to convey technical information and address any concerns related to electrical drawings. -Collaboration: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, contractors, and clients, to coordinate electrical design activities. -Electrical Systems Design: Design and engineer electrical systems for buildings, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security and control systems. -System Layout and Configuration: Electrical engineer are accountable for laying out electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, communication, and control systems. -Quality Control: Review and verify the accuracy of electrical drawings to ensure they meet project requirements and adhere to quality standards. -Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, building codes, safety regulations, and certification requirements. -Quality Assurance and Review: Electrical engineer are accountable for conducting quality assurance reviews of their designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

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