Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Founded in 1956, KZF Design is a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in thoughtful and award-winning designs. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, and urban planners proficient in both public and private sectors. We have specific expertise in commercial, workplace, education, health and wellness, industrial, government, and justice projects. Based in downtown Cincinnati, KZF Design has a staff of over 75 professionals :
— including architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and planners — works collaboratively to deliver landmark projects across the country and around the world. We truly are a one-stop shop for architectural and design needs.
We’ve built our reputation on thoughtful, award-winning designs and unparalleled technical proficiency in both the public and private sectors. Our expertise spans commercial, workplace, education, community infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, government, and public safety projects.
As one of the Midwest’s premier design firms, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and reinvention. This translates to our clients through strong relationships, creativity, and independent thinking — values that have made us a leader in value-based design for 65 years. For more information, visit www.kzf.com.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
QUALIFICATIONS
- Capable and experienced in all areas of Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on buildings and building site electrical systems
- Experience producing Electrical design and construction documents in an A / E consulting firm
- Understanding and experience with design and office related computer software and operating systems
- Experience using : ELUM Tools, Visual Lighting, and Navisworks preferred
- Capable in all areas of building Electrical Engineering, concept development and final design, including, power systems (medium & low voltage), low voltage control systems, lighting design, fire alarm systems, security systems, telephone & communications systems (WAN & LAN), closed circuit TV systems, cable TV systems, and electrical utility systems, HVAC systems, HVAC controls, plumbing systems, fire protection, piping systems, and mechanical utility systems
- Experience working with architects, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, and other technical personnel
- Experience supervising electrical designers and other technical personnel
- Comfortable with a broad range of project types
- Familiarity and experience working with building codes
- Knowledgeable in related areas of building design
- Proficiency in REVIT MEP (Electrical)
- Familiarity with A / E industry BIM standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience managing parallel assignments
- Proactive and assertive in problem solving
- Staff management and client relationship skills
- Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations
- Experience providing marketing and project interview support
- Experience working with Federal Government Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice and the US Army Corps of Engineers, a plus
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus
- LEED certification a plus
- Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English
- Ability to be registered in every state – (NCEES preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Help our clients achieve their goalsWork with Director, Senior Electrical Engineers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectivesRespond to estimated budget hour requests from Division Managers and Project ManagersAssist project managers with development of project schedules and budgetsProvide technical, project management and client management support to projectsWork directly with the Director and KZF project managers and assume the “day-to-day” responsibility of mechanical engineering design / production for assigned projectsWork with Project Managers to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope, schedule and budgetPrepare Electrical design and construction documents in REVIT MEPSeeking advice and counsel from Director and Senior Electrical Engineers as neededInterface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Electrical workPrepare electrical design studies, written design narratives, calculations, and analysis, and direct Mechanical Engineering support staff as requiredResearch building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building designMaintain a working knowledge of architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the Electrical designPerform conceptual planning and design and confirm the requirements of assigned projects are consistent with the project scope, schedule and budgetPrepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development and construction documents)Direct Electrical Engineering support staff as required; lead, manage and mentor personnelPrepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirementsResearch and prepare building code analysis for Electrical Engineering workMaintain technical accuracy, constructability, code conformance, and appropriate level of detail for project designsPrepare outline and final construction document specifications, and coordinate the work with other project specificationsAssist with and prepare construction cost estimatesRemain current with new products and tools that will assist you in better meeting our client’s needsConduct field investigations to understand project requirementsParticipating in value engineeringAttend and participate in project team meetingsMaintain technical expertise in your profession and area of workAssist in the development and maintenance of electrical design standards including master specifications, Electrical standards, drawing standard procedures, CADD standards and project documentation standards, as assigned by the DirectorProvide REVIT support to the Construction Administration Department and other team members on projectsSeal all documents for which you are in responsible chargeAssist with construction administration, provide bidding assistance, review shop drawings, prepare construction submittals, participate in construction site observation, prepare Request for Information (RFI) responses and work with the Construction Administration Department and other team members to resolve construction issues in a timely manner