Electrical Engineer

**Remote but MUST be located in Portland, OR**

Electrical Engineer

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer will design building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in our healthcare sector
In this role, you will:

Responsibilities include design of the following systems:

• Normal and emergency power distribution systems, single line diagrams, load calculations and layout drawings.
• Switchgear, switchboards, distribution panels, panelboards and dry type transformers.
• Fire alarm systems.
• Short circuit, voltage drop and conductor derating calculations.
• Grounding and bonding.
• Lighting photometry calculations, including egress lighting requirements and modeling.
• Specification editing.
• Arc flash hazard analysis studies a plus.
• Proficient of Emergency generator, transfer switches.
• Proficient in NEC and NFPA 70 guidelines.
• Proficient of Oregon code requirements and energy standards.
• Proficient in writing engineering assessment reports and engineering basis of design documents.
• Experience in field investigation, construction administration and contractor coordination
• Proficiency in Energy Pro or a thorough knowledge of Oregon Title 24 requirements.
• Proficient of ComCheck and International Energy Conservation Code requirements a plus.
• Knowledge with Helioscope or similar Photovoltaic energy modeling software a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge in microgrid systems is a plus.
• Proficient and Knowledgeable in Revit skills
• Proficiency in MS Office products.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eager to learn and develop as a professional
• Must have the ability to efficiently plan and organize work.
• Must have reliable transportation available as project site visits will be required.
• Develop the electrical systems design of a given project based on scope of work and/or client requirements.
• Provide engineering planning, design, and construction administration for all electrical systems including power, lighting, and fire alarm systems.
• Conduct existing building surveys and documentations of existing electrical and fire alarm systems.
• Write/edit project specifications.

You will be a great fit if:

• You have a minimum of 5 years design experience.
• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. You have LEED certification/experience. PE/EIT is preferred.
• You have experience with projects in healthcare, science and technology, education and commercial buildings. Educational projects design is preferred.
• You have knowledge of electrical calculations including lighting photometric calcs, voltage drop and overcurrent protection coordination, and short circuit calculations.

Skills/abilities:

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with Oregon codes, standards, and design guidelines. Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Location: Remote (Project in Portland, OR)

Travel: As needed (10-20% as required)

Salary: $95000-$100,000

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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