Electrical Engineer

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.