Job purpose

To provide assistance with Electrical Engineering for CDE/8-koi; a diverse Florida based service and consulting company that has been providing outstanding results for our clients for over 14-years. Electrical Engineer IV is a key member of the engineering team that performs the design of lighting, power, fire alarm, communications systems for various facilities types. Expectations of performance from an applicant will include ongoing development and maintenance of professional engineering knowledge and skills, application of that knowledge and those skills in an active design engineering environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Performs standard computations or analysis.
• Prepares drawings and visual aids.
• Observes construction activities.
• Performs basic survey work.
• Performs basic design tasks.
• Assists on other tasks such as: preparation of permit applications, material testing, drawings, and CAD work.
• Performs moderate design tasks.
• Prepares portions of project documents.
• Edits specifications.
• Performs research and investigations.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete project documents.
• Designs and conducts experiments, and analyzes and interprets data.
• Formulates and solves problems.
• Assists upper level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Participates with reviews of project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Serves as the technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for recommending changes in programs or applications.
• Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.
• Assists in the development of standards and guidelines.
• Leads the organization in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field.
• Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Any additional related tasks issued by superiors.

Applicant shall apply his or her own knowledge of engineering and various office technologies in many various assignments. Applicant shall be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in an effective and structured manner. Typical characteristics a candidate must have for this position include:

• Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting his or her organization.
• Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting his or her organization, and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs.
• Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that are authoritative and have an important impact on extensive organizational activities.
• Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
• Works on projects with complex features.
• Routinely interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Leads project meetings and makes presentations.
• Represents the organization and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters is required.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Prepares proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Able to supervises a project team of engineers, technicians, and consultants.
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects, or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

Applicant is also responsible for maintaining 8-koi / CDE Company Standards and Practices.

Expected to be true “team players” realizing that their contributions affect the outcome of projects; this also includes profitability.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US.
• 10 years related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/AEC program and actively engaged in life-long learning.
• Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer License
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and a reliable mode of transportation.
• Pass an entry drug screen and remain drug free throughout employment.
• Other certifications such as LEED AP, LEED BD+C, or other various AEE certifications are a plus.
• Familiar with the MS office suite and ability to create reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using these tools.
• Skilled use of PDF software (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam).
• Must be proficient in the use of:
  • Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Easypower or SKM
  • Lighting design software (Visual, AGI 32 or similar)
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and other Building Codes
• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and flexibility.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as regulations and contract requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and spoken.
• Moderate typing speed.
• Internet usage.
• Task planning / Calendar management.
• Active member of professional practice organization, preferably serving in a specific role of leadership.

Working conditions

Working conditions are within a normal office environment.

Physical requirements

Normal office environment mobility; sitting, walking, bending, stooping, standing, lifting a maximum of 25 pounds (greater than 25 pounds requires a two-person lift), turning, pushing. Normal office dexterity, to include; reaching, handling, grasping, to include typing/keyboard, and phone use.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 8-koi and, its wholly owned subsidiary, Cape Design Engineering (CDE) are Equal Opportunity Employers. 8-koi and CDE do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
As part of our commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, 8-koi, Inc. has established a drug-free workplace policy consistent with The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 

8-koi, Inc. requires job applicants to submit to a drug/alcohol test and may use a refusal to submit to a drug/alcohol test or a positive confirmed drug/alcohol test as a basis for rejecting to hire a job applicant. A job applicant is a person who has applied for a position with 8-koi, Inc. and has been offered employment conditioned upon successfully passing a drug/alcohol test, and may have begun work pending the results of the drug/alcohol test.