Electrical Engineer II
Reports to:
Direct Supervisor: Director of Electrical Engineering Day-Day Business: Team Leader (TBD)
Responsibilities:
The Engineer II position is an experienced position involved in non-routine application of
engineering knowledge and skills to develop design concepts which are incorporated in the final
design of building electrical systems. This position may also include some project management tasks
but will primarily work on design and providing the work force that assists in the production of
the firm’s work through design, AutoCAD and Revit production tasks. An Engineer II is assigned
projects and project responsibilities on project teams and is expected to use their developed
skills, education, intelligence and common sense to resolve the engineering problems and tasks they
are assigned. Experienced staff is always available to help when the needs arise. The primary
responsibilities are general in nature with the willingness to handle many duties in a small office
environment position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Each
person is expected to help out in whatever duties are required to deliver a quality product on
schedule.
1. Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks and work with a project manager
and supervising engineer on projects.
2. Knowledge of building codes.
3. Attend client meetings.
4. Perform calculations using engineering formulas and skills for design such as electrical
distribution systems, generator, UPS, and life safety systems.
5. Perform lighting layouts and calculations.
6. Perform coordination studies and arc flash studies.
7. Select equipment and fill out equipment schedules.
8. Provide CAD or Revit drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by
CAD Technicians.
9. Research design options and document findings.
10. Prepare project specifications.
8. Review and approve shop drawings.
9. Perform field surveys and submit reports.
10. Works with some supervision with the ability to supervise Engineer I and designers.
11. Use independent judgment within established guidelines.
12. The ability to exercise poise and work with multiple people on multiple projects and prioritize
work requirements.
13. Continually strives to maintain and develop an organized and efficient process.
14. Pays close attention to details.
15. Perform design duties, which are checked for accuracy by others with the ability to perform
quality check on the work performed by Engineer I and Design Techs.
16. Keeps Project Manager, supervisor and Project Designer/Engineer aware of workload.
Electrical Engineer II
Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-1290
8150 North Central Expressway • Suite M-2100 • Dallas, Texas 75206 Tel 214.739.8880 • Fax
214.672.6409 • jjainc.com
HVAC • Plumbing • Fire Protection • Lighting • Power • Life Safety • Commissioning
Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
1. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development
opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
2. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with
integrity and ethically upholds organizational values.
3. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
4. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility
for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to extra hours of work when necessary to reach client
goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
5. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased
responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when
needed.
6. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
7. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase
productivity; works quickly.
Work Environment:
1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While the majority of this job is office related other required duties of this job, the
employee may be exposed to archive warehouse conditions and/or interior and exterior construction
sites with exposure to local outdoor ambient conditions; work near moving construction equipment;
climbing of ladders with inspection work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and
ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to
climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Education:
Bachelors of Science Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Certificate and Licenses:
EIT
LEED Green Associate Certified
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Minimal
Experience:
Two years minimum related experience required
