About HFA

HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule. 
 
Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work. 

About the role

HFA is seeking an Electrical Designer I to join an expanding program in automotive retail convenience for adaptive building reuse and some ground up construction.   This is an entry level position and great opportunity to learn about design and teamwork within the design side of the building industry. 

Successful candidates will be involved with: construction document creation; technical design; execute project production schedules; coordination with other professional disciplines (structural engineers, mechanical engineers and architects, to name a few) and will work under a licensed professional engineer in a collaborative team environment.

Demonstrated ability to learn and process workflows and design to deliver project excellence is key to your success. Additional exposure to project and client facing opportunities are available as growth and experience on the team. 

What you'll do

• Describe the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role
• Designer will assist Electrical Engineer and/or Electrical Design Team to design, implement, and draft construction documents in support of clients' building program, including lighting and power design.
• Designer should utilize education and experience to independently tackle minor challenges as they arise on projects, with the support and/or direction of the Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Team lead.
• Designer should start to apply NEC and other national code information for construction documents, with oversight from Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Team Lead.
• Designer should begin to learn fault current calculations and ability to draw 1-Line diagram for simple projects.
• Designer will develop skills in AutoCAD and/or REVIT, develop strong understanding of NEC and other relevant national codes, travel to project as necessary (as required by client).
• Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements
• Designer will perform quality control of their own work prior to giving to Electrical Engineer for final review.
• Depending on needs of client and team, Designer could have direct contact with client on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Management Requirements: None required
  Education Requirements: BSEE or equivalent experience
  Licensure Requirements: None required