Electrical Design Engineer - PE

James E. Forst & Associates is a mechanical and electrical engineering (MEP) firm that has been in operation for the past 43 years. Located in Louisville, KY we specialize in energy efficient and cost effective designs for commercial, multi-family residential, industrial and educational buildings. We are a smaller firm that allows our engineers to be involved in all facets of their projects from design concept to final implementation, not just small individual pieces of the project along the way. Every member of our office is a leader in their discipline for our projects, not an associate. Job Description:The candidate will work in a collaborative engineering team environment designing electrical power and lighting systems for commercial, educational, residential, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Design will include lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, technology, security, and communication systems. Responsibilities include project management, load calculations, equipment selection, system design, AutoCAD drafting, cost estimation, on-site progress meetings and review of work. Candidate would be work up to being the lead electrical contact on their projects and needs strong interpersonal skills to interface with the clients and design team. Looking for a candidate who is looking to advance in the consulting field and potentially lead the electrical department.Job Functions (may include but not limited to)Responsible for designing lighting, power, low voltage systems and other various electrical systemsPrepare contract drawings using Revit and AutoCADPrepare contract specificationsCoordinate the design of electrical systems with other discipline engineers within our officeReview and stamp electrical engineering designs prepared by in house designerAssist with maintaining positive relationships with existing and prospective new clientsBe main electrical point of contact to coordinate with architects, civil engineers, owners and contractors during various phases of projects to facilitate design and implementationAttend meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, etc.Prepare cost estimatesPerform field site visits to gather existing building and system informationProvide shop drawing reviewPerform inspections of building projects in process and at completion and generate punch lists for contactors and issue field reportsRespond to RFI’s, change orders, questions, etc.