Current Openings:

Electrical Engineer (NY):

Nelson Associates Architectural Engineering, a full service architectural and engineering firm, is seeking to hire an electrical engineer.  This is a great opportunity for an energetic, positive, self-motivated person to join a well-established design firm to work in a potential leadership role.  This individual will be an integral part of the architectural and engineering design group, working alongside engineers, architects, and project managers in performing technical design and preparing specifications. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Full time position.
• Design and develop electrical and fire alarm systems for commercial, institutional, education, health care, multi-family housing, and other related type projects.
• Produce contract documents, including plans and specifications.
• Prepare scaled drawings and contract documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, and miscellaneous controls.
• Perform electric load calculations.
• Prepare construction and design cost estimates.
• Work with multi-discipline project teams to coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and fire alarm with architectural documents.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Perform review of calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by technical staff.
• Mentor and train entry-level electrical engineers/designers.

Skills and Qualifications:
• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-10 years experience working with electrical systems.
• EIT preferred; qualified to sit for PE exam after obtaining required experience.
• Working knowledge of standard construction practice and Building Code of NYS, NFPA, ADA, etc.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is required (Revit a plus).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team member interacting with architects, owners, contractors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work independently to effectively complete routine tasks.

Benefits:
• Medical and dental insurance (employee’s premium covered in full or in part by firm, dependent on plan)
• 401k retirement plan with matching funds and profit sharing
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance and disability policies
• Discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Continuing education reimbursement

Salary $65,000 to $98,000 commensurate with experience.  Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing.
Nelson Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Mechanical Engineer (NY):

Nelson Associates Architectural Engineering, a full service architectural and engineering firm, is seeking to hire a mechanical engineer.  This is a great opportunity for an energetic, positive, self-motivated person to join a well-established design firm to work in a potential leadership role.  This individual will be an integral part of the architectural and engineering design group, working alongside engineers, architects, and project managers in performing technical design and preparing specifications.  Ownership opportunities may be available at the candidate’s option.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Full time position.
• Design and develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, education, health care, multi-family housing, and other related type projects.
• Produce contract documents, including plans and specifications.
• Perform heating/cooling calculations.
• Perform system sizing calculations.
• Prepare construction and design cost estimates.
• Work with multi-discipline project teams to coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection with architectural documents.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Perform review of calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by technical staff.
• Mentor and train entry-level mechanical engineers/designers.

Skills and Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology.
• 5-20 years experience working with mechanical and HVAC systems (mid to senior level desired).
• PE registration or ability to obtain registration required.
• Skilled in AutoCAD (Revit a plus).
• Proficiency in the design of mechanical systems for various building types.
• Knowledge and understanding of national and local mechanical and energy codes.
• Strong knowledge of design of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, control strategies, and the development of control schematics based upon these documents.
• Ability to work with multi-discipline project teams.
• Ability to make basic technical decisions regarding analysis and detailing.
• Ability to work independently to effectively complete routine tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills that are well organized.

Benefits:
• Medical and dental insurance (employee’s premium covered in full or in part by firm, dependent on plan)
• 401k retirement plan with matching funds and profit sharing
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance and disability policies
• Discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Opportunity for advancement

Salary $80,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience.  Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing.
Nelson Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please send letter of interest and resume to Kathleen Putney at kputney@nelsonae.com

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.