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Electrical Engineering Technician II

Charlotte, NC, USA ● Grand Rapids, MI, USA Req #45
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Make an Impact 

As an Electrical Engineering Technician II, you will support the electrical engineering discipline by developing design concepts and creating accurate and complete documentation for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security systems and communications in all phases within the established design principles, project budget and schedule for national clients. This role entails collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team, including architects, interior designs, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and civil engineers. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff through providing technical design expertise and assistance during the various phases of projects.

Deliver Results 

  • Coordinate the work of the electrical design team through the schematic, design development, and construction document phase of a project. 
  • Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance. 
  • Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Spec Link, Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software, Easy Power and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.
  • Assist in the preparation of building models, detailed contract documents, construction documents, photometric simulations, arc flash and specifications consistent with Progressive AE’s standards.  Prepare building models and detailed contract documents.
  • Coordinate technical components of projects with other internal disciplines and outside consultants to ensure that conflicts do not exist in the documents. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.   
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical engineering experience with a wide variety of project types.
  • Strong knowledge of Revit and/or AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • NCEES registration and NSPE membership.  
  • CSI-CDT certification.
  • LEED AP BD+C and/or WELL AP certification.
  • Experience in Arc Flash Studies utilizing software for simulations.
  • Proficiency in Elum Tools or Visual Lighting Software and Easy Power.
  • Experience in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.


 

People Matter
Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
 
Transforming Spaces. Empowering People. 

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities. 
 
Sustainable and Inclusive 

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.
 
Employee Owned 

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member. 
 
Culture of Excellence 

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration. 
Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities. 

Other details

  • Job Family Electrical Engineering
  • Job Function Engineer
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
Location on Google Maps
  • Charlotte, NC, USA
  • Grand Rapids, MI, USA