Sr Associate Electrical Engineer Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Hartford CT - Hartford, CT Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Day Job Category Design Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr Associate Electrical Engineer will report directly to the Principal, Electrical Engineering. The position encompasses a variety of responsibilities relating to engineering, design, research and interfacing with vendors as well as clients as outlined in detail below. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Design & Engineering Responsibilities + Perform electrical engineering duties which encompass the design and optimization of associated systems and components that are centered on power distribution, controls, automation, instrumentation and the like; + Development of Schematic Design, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design Documents and/or participate in peer reviews with any associated third party design consultants; + Research and analyze customer design requirements and associated performance data to evaluate the feasibility, design considerations, probable cost, operability and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; + Interface with outside vendors for best component or system selection as it pertains to the application requirements which ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications; + Implement and participate in Green Building Design & Construction practices as recognized by industry recognized associations such as USGBC and LEED Accreditation; + Support and perform building code analysis and detailed design development that is consistent with industry best practices, OEM requirements, and any specific technical standards; + Provide drawings for work performed on behalf of A/Z consistent with the Professional Engineers Code of Ethics. In turn A/Z will indemnify and provide the associated professional insurance coverage; + Obtain operational proficiency of the latest in design software solutions with computer-assisted design/drafting (CAD 2D / 3D modeling within a BIM environment) and clash detection applications (i.e. Revit, AutoCad, Navisworks, QuickPen, etc.) to support the design team and provide oversight; + Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information; + Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems; + Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification; + Support commissioning, start-up and help develop procedures for testing, including IQ-OQ-PQ validation protocols; + Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain specialty systems and equipment in the prescribed condition; + Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to physical plant operations and/or maintenance crew as requested; + Application and understanding of Company design formatting, indexing, reporting and document quality assurance procedures and policies; + Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering based opportunities; + Solicit new business and provide technical customer service; Construction and Administration Responsibilities: + Project Management support for various assignments as requested; + Assist in the business development efforts of the Corporation including preconstruction, tactical approaches with project delivery, ensuring a customer-centric focus, client interaction, and presentation assistance; + Participate in required peer reviews with project team members providing insight and confirmation regarding productivity factors, assembly breakdown structures, constructability evaluations, alternative means and methods, general condition build-up factors, and scope of service definition for associated qualifications, clarifications, and conditions in support of project proposals; + Adherence to Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies and Best-Practices in the deployment of all work related activities; + Provide a pro-active and positive Client interface throughout the delivery of services; + Quality control accountability to ensure field compliance with all associated project specifications and technical requirements; + Provide the necessary project information to accurately complete conceptual or work-in-process performance schedules in an organized and controlled project approach; + Coordinate and support all project close-out, start-up and training in accordance with facility management best practice standards and technical requirements that are outlined within the project performance specifications; + Initiate continuous improvement objectives and embrace technology enhancements; + Promote, foster and maintain open communication among all project team members, consultants, inspectors, applicable agencies, and the supporting subcontractors and trade participants; + Participation in lessons learned sessions, operational development initiatives, and best practice training to support a continuous improvement working philosophy. Qualifications Qualifications and Education Requirements: + Bachelor’s Degree + Appropriate State License/Certification + OSHA 10