Department: Electrical
Location: Virginia
Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 / year
Description
Join the APD family – where passion meets purpose!
Are you looking to be a team player in a dynamic, growing MEP Department? Look no further! APD is seeking an Electrical Designer responsible for electrical systems engineering for retail, restaurant, public infrastructure/facilities, and residential projects. With an emphasis on retail design, APD is a national leader in multi-site retail design. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and advancement. We offer an electrifying path filled with opportunities to grow and ascend. Dive in, and let's illuminate the world, one design at a time!
Elevate Your Career at APD
Passionate Community: Be a part of the APD family, where every team member's passion fuels the collective purpose.
Dynamic Growth: Thrive in a bustling MEP Department on an exciting growth trajectory.
Diverse Portfolio: Dive into designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a myriad of projects, with a special spotlight on retail design.
Industry Leadership: Take pride in being part of a national front-runner in multi-site retail design.
Autonomy & Support: Revel in a role that values your independent spirit, clear communication, and tech expertise.
Upward Mobility: Climb the ladder with ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop construction drawings suitable for the public bidding of electrical systems.
- Perform load calculations to determine building service size, power distribution, voltage drops, wiring size, lighting, and emergency power systems.
- Perform load calculations to determine building service size, power distribution, voltage drops, wiring size, lighting, and emergency power systems.
- Populate panel schedules and generate risers and single-line diagrams.
- Ability to coordinate with Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for power requirements.
- Ensure NEC, energy, and NFPA codes and specifications are implemented.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Perform field visits to document and verify existing equipment and systems.
- Construction administration duties include answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving design/coordination issues with contractors.
- Less than 10% travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- AS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 0-5+ years' experience in electrical design with some knowledge of power distribution, fire alarm, data & communications, lighting, and emergency power systems.
- Ability to complete projects with supervision and assist in the QA/QC process.
- Excellent communication skills and experience/proficiency in PC use and application.
- One or more years of AutoCAD education, training, or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
- Previous design experience with an MEP engineering consultant.
- Solid experience with the latest version of AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience applying applicable NEC, NFPA, building, and energy code requirements.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Eligible to obtain LEED BD+C credentials.
Benefits
A Great Place to Belong!
We know it...what makes APD truly great is our people.
And we appreciate them. We have a true team atmosphere, where we work to improve constantly.
APD was formed with a new vision of the future – powerful professional design and consulting services without the often-associated large company corporate bureaucracy. Managing partners are always open to suggestions to improve the office environment and processes. We support our staff with training and mentoring.
We are highly dedicated to our employees and invest in them from day one. We value happy employees – both personally and professionally. So around here, family comes first – we recognize that no one can give their best until their family is cared for.
If you desire to grow, be challenged, and be rewarded for your efforts, we invite you to consider a career with us.
APD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, professional development, paid time off, 401(k), etc.
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
