Facilities Electrical Engineer - GWS Local

Company: CBRE
Location: Tualatin
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Facilities Electrical Engineer - GWS Local
Job ID
108691
Posted
03-Mar-2023
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Building Management, Facilities Management
Location(s)
Portland - Oregon - United States of America, Tualatin - Oregon - United States of America
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides design and engineering support for power, energy, and infrastructure projects. Develops, evaluates, and implements electrical systems, products, and applications. Conducts research, performs tests, and modifies electrical equipment in order to increase the efficiency and quality of manufacturing and assembly methods and meet client demands.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares electrical designs and perform calculations in support of water, environmental, advanced manufacturing, and energy brands, incorporating all manufacturing technical requirements and specifications.
Creates conceptual/feasibility reports, cost estimations, detailed design drawings, and grounding and surge protection evaluations.
Leads electrical-focused projects and design tasks on large, electrical and non-electrical projects, including industrial facility power distribution, motor control and coordination, and lightning, grounding, and lightning protection.
Performs power system studies on industrial and utility systems, including grounding, lightning protection, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis
Assists with project scheduling and helps to monitor project budget and timeline.
Recommends safety improvements and adheres to all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to power, energy and infrastructure projects.
Designs fire alarm and general facility electrical systems.
Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of three years related industry experience.
CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
A valid driver's license with a good driving record for applicable vehicles, without restrictions, or limiting conditions. (Corrective lenses permitted)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the use, setup and operation of Windows-based computers and desktop applications such as MS-Word and MS-Excel.
Must be familiar with the design and specification of new equipment, including electrical distribution systems, motors, variable frequency drives, controls, lighting, electrical auxiliaries, etc.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.
SAFETY
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to:

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  Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level,
  
  
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  Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times,
  
  
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  Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc.
  
  
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  Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.
  
  
  CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
  NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
  CBRE GWS
  CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
  Find out more (https://www.cbre.com/real-estate-services/directory/global-workplace-solutions)
  CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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