Electrical Designer III

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been consistently recognized annually as both a Local and National Best Place to Work. We are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

The Electrical Designer III actively participates in the project design and production. The Electrical Engineer III integrates information and prepares coordinated documents (drawings, specifications, basis of design, cost estimates), understands codes and construction methods.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of CAD and manual drafting principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Able to follow project CAD standards and procedures.
• Ability to modify existing drawings to minimize the need to create new drawings and create new drawings, when necessary, in a timely fashion.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Read and interpret construction drawings.
• Prepare accurate detailed drawings from data supplied by field surveys, record drawings as-built drawings, mark-ups, worksheets, and design sketches.
• Must be able to self-check own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Operate computer using standard drafting software packages and plotters.
• Principles and practices of technical report writing and data presentations.
• Passed fundamentals of engineering exam preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Power Point).
• Proficient in CAD software, AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of codes and regulations (national, state, local, federal).
• Strong understanding of engineering systems.
• Strong understanding of construction methods.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methods and process.
• Strong understanding of contract types and ability to properly administer the contract obligations.
• Ability to develop project programs, initial design concepts, and establish project goals.
• Client management experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and strong follow-through.
• Highly creative and collaborative.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must reside on Oahu, Hawaii.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Researching and gathering information.
• Work with CAD equipment and software creating, modifying, and finalizing electrical engineering drawings for construction projects and design reports.
• Work from drawings, sketches or scanned images, customer drawings, or government drawings or specifications.
• Prepare final drawings, checking dimensions, consistency of information between drawings and for completeness.
• Modify plans using manual drafting techniques.
• Draft finished designs from sketches.
• Conform to the established filing system for production drawings.
• Interpret specifications for city, state and Federal requirements as needed.
• Prepare periodic project status reports.
• Reviewing contract requirements to understand deliverables under each phase.
• Revising documents per markups by project lead and management.
• Preparing submission packages per the contract requirements.
• Provide marketing and technical support.
• Present and speak for the department at meetings and conferences.
• Perform site assessments.
• Perform punch list walkthroughs and prepare punch lists.
• Create project schedule to meet submittal dates.
• Coordinate work activities with those of other departments and regulatory agencies.
• Learn the principles, techniques, laws, methodology, and processes pertinent to electrical engineering work.
• Mentor junior level staff members.
• Makes field measurements and obtains design data.
• Prepares quantity take-offs and prepares opinions of probable construction costs.
• Review and follow up on project financial health.
• Other duties as assigned.

LOCATION: Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 – $115,000 per year depending on experience

Please apply direct online at: www.bowersandkubota.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

100% Employee Owned