We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Henrico, VA. The ideal candidate will bring 6–8 years of relevant experience in the design and manufacturing of low voltage (LV) switchgear and electrical control panels. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality engineering solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams from design through production. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop LV switchgear systems, including Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Power Control Centers (PCCs), Databar/Busways, Tap-off boxes, metering, and protection relays. • Create general arrangement drawings, control schematics, and wiring harness layouts based on project requirements. • Perform engineering calculations for components such as busbars and cables. • Ensure that all designs comply with relevant UL standards (e.g., UL 508A, UL 891) and applicable ANSI codes. • Design electrical LV control panels with a focus on safety, reliability, and compliance. • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to review and finalize design packages. • Utilize CAD tools, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and Autodesk Vault, to develop and manage design documentation. Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. • 6–8 years of hands-on experience in LV switchgear and control panel design/manufacturing. • Solid understanding of UL and ANSI standards relevant to LV systems. • Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and document management using Autodesk Vault. • Experience with wiring practices, control logic, and wire harness design. • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and QA teams.
See More Details >>Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is looking for experienced Senior Electrical MEP Inspector to join our growing team! This position is a full-time on-site project role that will join our growing team of Data Center construction and Mission Critical project professionals. The MEP Inspector will support a variety of industrial and commercial construction projects that may include pre-construction, construction, start-up/commissioning, and coordination with electrical power distribution systems, conduit and wiring; voice/tele/data systems; instrumentation and control systems. The Electrical Inspector will assist the project team in identifying deficient work performed by the General Contractor (GC) and its subcontractors, review submittals and look-ahead schedules, perform equipment inspections, and manage deficiency logs via Procore. The Inspector will support the Quality Assurance Team throughout all phases of construction, leading up to handoff Our ideal candidate will have experience in performing and coordinating trade work construction; reviewing and responding to Contractor RFI’s, shop drawings/submittals, and as-built drawing preparation, and coordination of required inspections. The MEP inspector will be a key member driving construction quality and supporting on-time, on-budget delivery. Role accountabilities: • Review project basis of design and specifications, compile comments, and participate in project readiness sync meetings • Develop inspection and checklist templates to ensure build quality compliance • Schedule and lead quality control meetings with the GC and other contractors • Review and ensure compliance with the GC's QC Plan, Testing and Inspection Plan, and Equipment Protection Plan • Conduct thorough inspections and maintain documentation via Procore • Verify equipment installation and ensure compliance with contract documents • Review RFIs and ensure comprehensive, multi-disciplinary responses • Perform weekly reviews of the GC's schedule compliance • Validate SCCS, breaker settings, and arc flash labels • Review NETA Test Reports and witness the GC's FOD inspection process • Provide weekly reports to the Quality Control Engineer • Ensure all observations are closed out and provide a final quality control report Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent education • 5+ years’ of Electrical Inspection experience, or 10+ years in commercial field inspection • Proven experience in quality assurance and quality control in construction projects • Familiarity with Procore or similar project management software • Strong understanding of construction standards, codes, and regulations • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders • Valid Driver's License required Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $165,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-AS4 #datacenters #MEP #electricalinspection
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