Mission Critical Electrical Engineer

Mission Critical Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Madison office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mission Critical Electrical Engineer to join our team. Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems for data centers including power distribution, generators, UPS, grounding, and lighting systems design.
• Experience with medium voltage (35-15KV) power systems is a plus.
• Independently provide the full range of electrical engineering services on small to medium-sized projects.
• Revise, review, and coordinate construction documents.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical power distribution with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Contribute to SmithGroup sustainable design initiatives by using a variety of software to perform electrical loads, short circuit analysis, generator loads and lighting calculations.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working as an electrical engineer designing electrical power distribution and lighting systems for new and renovated data centers.
• Additional experience in government, research labs, and higher education projects is a plus.
• LEED AP and Engineering-in-Training certification preferred, and in progress of obtaining PE license.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office required.
• Desired experience with SKM systems.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and...