Bowman, Foster and Associates, Inc. (BFA) is seeking an energetic and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team.
Our established organization has been providing engineering services in the mid-Atlantic area, and throughout the country and world, for 60 years and continues to grow and provide valued M/E/P services to architects, constructors, local/federal governments, and healthcare clients.
Our small, yet agile company, provides a ‘family fit’ company culture where employees are first. This is further highlighted with our 100% employer-provided health benefits, 3%+ safe harbor 401K annually regardless of contribution, paid vacation, and much more.
Bowman, Foster & Associates is located in beautiful Hampton Roads, Virginia on the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. Our wonderful city has been named and ranked as the “best big city to live in” by WalletHub since 2008 including holding the prestigious #1 spot in their 2019 study, beating out 62 other cities such as Austin, TX, Seattle, WA, San Diego, New York and many, many more.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 2+ Years of Electrical Design Experience
- Excellent verbal, written, computer, technical data, spreadsheet, and presentation communication and organizational skills
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience in managing electrical design projects in the commercial, healthcare, state, local, and federal sectors
- Proficiency in the following computer applications:
- AutoCAD 2022+
- Autodesk Revit
- SKM Power Tools
- Acuity Visual Lighting
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- RCDD, LEED, Green Globes, CEM or other industry credentials
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop electrical systems and components based on customer or project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Perform calculations and simulations to determine system requirements, capacity, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with project managers, and technicians to ensure project goals are met and deadlines are adhered to.
- Technical coordination and communication within the department, as well as between other departments, Project Managers, and leadership
- Manage and complete multiple tasks in a timely, cost-effective manner.
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies, trends, and developments in the field of electrical engineering.
- Review, edit, and develop project specifications specific to their discipline.
- Assist Project Managers in developing proposals by providing hours, sheet count, scope of work, project strategy and constraints, and appropriate clarifications and exclusions.
- Interface with vendors to accomplish equipment sizing, system design and selection of electrical equipment.
- Attend and participate in Local, Regional and National Organizations that are involved in the development of the profession or the regulatory guidelines that form the framework of the practice.
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Salary:
Starting at $60,000+ per year based on qualifications and experience level. (You may email jobs@bfa-eng.com for more details)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off.
- Relocation assistance (negotiable)
- Vision insurance
Remote Options
We are open to considering candidates from outside the Hampton Roads area for remote positions. These roles will require occasional travel and on-site visits to conduct fieldwork for projects outside BFA's primary service area (Southeastern Virginia to Maryland) or when an in-office team member is unavailable.
The job will involve travel and on-site work to perform fieldwork. Bowman, Foster & Associates, Inc. (BFA) is a Small Business consulting engineering firm providing services throughout the United States and a variety of locations abroad for over 59 years. We perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering services. We routinely manage multi-discipline projects/contracts in which BFA partners with Architects and other engineering disciplines to effectively provide full E/A design services under a single contract and project management. We invite you to visit us online at https://www.bfa-eng.com for additional information.
Bowman, Foster & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Candidates should be authorized to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Electrical design: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Norfolk, VA 23502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23502