Taitem Engineering has an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer in its Design Department. The successful candidate will focus on electrical design for both new and existing buildings as part of our MEP+S team. This position offers the opportunity to learn from Taitem’s experienced staff of engineers and to mentor junior engineers as we embark on electrifying New York’s building stock.

Based in beautiful Ithaca, New York and founded in 1989, Taitem is a mission-driven B-Corporation, committed to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and prosperity. Taitem is known for its high-quality work in designing and supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. “Taitem” stands for “technology as if the earth mattered,” reflecting the firm’s commitment to the environment. A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, family-friendly policies, and support for excellence make Taitem a life-sustaining place to work.

Taitem Engineering is committed to creating a diverse workplace and encourages applications from women and people of color.

Taitem supports a flexible work environment, with in-office, work-from-home, and on-site work. The successful candidate must, however, be able to meet with project stakeholders and conduct site visits and inspections at project sites in the Ithaca, New York area and at other locations throughout the region.

Responsibilities:

The electrical engineer will be responsible for working as a part of the design team to bring design projects to successful completion.  Specific work includes —

• Design of building electrical systems including lighting, power, fire alarm, and data
• Perform design calculations and develop technical specifications and drawings
• Perform site visits to evaluate existing systems or to inspect during construction phase
• Coordination and communication with team members, both internal and external
• Act as lead electrical engineer on projects

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• is a licensed Professional Engineer
• has a degree in engineering or related field;
• has 5 or more years of experience;
• has an understanding of electrical codes;
• has good communication skills, both speaking and writing;
• works well on a team;
• is detail-oriented;
• is dedicated to quality work; and
• has a desire to learn.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• is familiar with building construction and the construction trades; and
• is proficient in Autodesk Revit or similar Building Information Modeling application.

About Taitem Engineering

Taitem Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm at the forefront of innovative, sustainable design and building science. Founded in 1989, Taitem undertakes consulting services in the areas of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural engineering, commissioning, LEED, energy modeling, sustainability consulting, energy studies, and energy research clients include public and private entities, and its projects include buildings in many sectors, including education, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and healthcare. During 30 years of continuous operation, Taitem has continued to expand its offerings in energy efficiency and net-zero energy, leading the market, while maintaining its commitment to its mission as reflected in its name, “Technology As If The Earth Mattered.”

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