Electrical Engineer in Hy-Vee's Engineering department focuses on designing and managing electrical systems for new stores and remodels, developing standards, and coordinating with stores, subsidiaries, and outside consultants.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Store Development team to plan and deliver new stores and remodels.
- Create electrical drawings for retail projects, including large and small format grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, car washes, and related initiatives, plus work for subsidiary companies.
- Support the architectural and interior design teams during concept development.
- Provide peer review of electrical drawings produced by design consultants.
- Establish and maintain electrical design standards and specifications, including Revit standards.
- Oversee facility electrical improvements, including assessments, design recommendations, contractor selection, and construction administration as appropriate.
- Develop and implement electrical commissioning processes.
- Create standards to improve energy efficiency and integrate renewable energy systems.
- Assist stores and subsidiaries in complying with applicable codes and jurisdiction requirements.
- Conduct site visits for construction observation.
- Provide field clarifications to the construction project manager and contractors.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors to assess constructability and support value engineering analysis.
- Establish and sustain vendor partnerships.
- Perform other duties and special projects as needed.
- Attend company and departmental meetings.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of building materials, construction methods, and building systems.
- Familiarity with model electrical codes and the ability to interpret and apply codes across various building types and uses.
- Proven ability to manage multiple project teams, budgets, and schedules concurrently.
- Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; proficient with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
- Collaborative, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Committed to Hy-Vee goals and promoting the company's values.
- Four-year degree from an ABET-accredited program.
- Minimum of four years of experience under a licensed engineer.
- Must hold a Professional Engineer license or be eligible to obtain one within Hy-Vee's nine-state trade area.
- Visual acuity to discern detail at near range, with or without correction.
- Physical ability to perform sedentary work, with occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, and occasional standing or walking.
- Ability to kneel, reach, handle, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Technologies
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam Revu
- SiteFolio
- Procore
- Microsoft Office
Core Competencies
- Partnerships
- Growth mindset
- Results oriented
- Customer focused
- Professionalism
Reporting Relationship
Accountable to the Assistant Vice President, Engineering.
Positions That Report to You
None
Physical Requirements
- Visual acuity to discern detail at near range, with or without correction.
- Ability to perform sedentary work, with occasional lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds, and occasional standing or walking.
- Ability to kneel, reach, handle, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Working Conditions
When visiting job sites, exposure to standard construction environments.
Equipment Used to Perform Job
- PC with Microsoft Office programs
- Autodesk software (REVIT and AutoCAD)
- Bluebeam Revu
- SiteFolio online database
- Procore
- Building Code reference materials
- Printer
- Copy machine
- Mobile device
Financial Responsibility
- Review, recommend, and manage design consultants and vendors.
- Review and recommend payments to consultants, vendors, and contractors.
Contacts
Frequent interaction with design consultants, contractors, product vendors, as well as Hy-Vee stores, subsidiaries, and corporate office personnel.
Confidentiality
Access to confidential information including construction and design costs, store opening dates, and future store locations.
