Junior Electrical Engineer

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were 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 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 careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm dedicated to making a positive impact for our clients our team and the world. We recognize that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are committed to designing 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 complemented by 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 Junior Electrical Engineer functions as an integral part of the design team for the Fed-FloridaBusinessUnit projects. Technical duties in electrical engineering require adaptability and versatility. Examples of the type of work to be performed include interior and exterior lighting system design; medium voltage power distribution for campus and industrial environments; fire alarm and life safety system design and integration; lightning protection system layout and risk assessment; and arc flash studies with incident energy analysis and mitigation recommendations. Additional responsibilities encompass low voltage power distribution emergency and standby power systems lighting controls and automation short circuit and load flow studies telecommunications and data infrastructure security and access control systems construction administration and field support detailed cost analyses and material take-offs for electrical systems as well as facility condition assessments and capital asset management planning for electrical infrastructure. The Director of Electrical Engineering leads and oversees all operational and business development duties that impact the Department as outlined below.

This position operationally reports to the Director of Electrical Engineering Design Operations.

Technical Responsibilities (85-90%):

• Project Support: Assist our engineering teams in various phases of project development from concept design to implementation and testing. Ensure project team members create deliverables that meet or exceed the customers expectations and standards. Own issues and drive them to resolution with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration: Work independently but be quick to ask questions and draw upon the best internal customer and industry resources to meet customer requirements accurately and efficiently. Build and maintain healthy long term professional relationships with coworkers customers suppliers and industry partners. Maintain excellent composure especially under pressure.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation including design specifications test plans and progress reports.
• Communication: Communicate effectively in person and in writing to keep customers contractors and project teams well informed of pertinent information in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for filling in gaps in customer communication.
• Innovation: Foster an environment where new ideas are discussed and developed collaboratively. They will help others overcome resistance to change. The candidate will be dedicated to creating solutions to customers problems.
• Participates in Fed-Florida QC Program providing final approval of all Electrical work products performing Chief Engineer responsibilities and/or performing Design Manager responsibilities when assigned (reference Project Quality Control Policies and Processes).
• Ensure adherence to Fed-Floridas quality control standards including pass-through services/consulting.

Operational Responsibilities (10-15%)

• Assists the Director of Electrical Engineering in specialized projects to advance the growth of Fed-Florida. These tasks may include but are not limited to mentoring interns/new hires providing input for process improvements assisting in the development of our continuously growing training program.

Qualifications:

• BS Electrical Engineering degree required from an ABET-accredited program
• Up to five years of professional Electrical Engineering experience
• EIT Certification preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
• Should have working knowledge of the NEC NFPA ANSI and UFC codes; with a preference for knowledge of the FBC ASME and AFMAN/SSMAN requirements.
• Experience with CAD Revit Bluebeam Revu or other electrical system modeling/drafting software is highly preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid/Unrestricted FL driver license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen for Security Clearance requirements.
• Active/Interim or ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance.

Location: Merritt Island FL/Bethesda MD

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role in Merritt Island is $70000-$80000 USD per year and Bethesda is $90000-$100000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour 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 OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC