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SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN, INC. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS PHONE AND
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December 21, 2005
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SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN, INC. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS PHONE AND
FAX: 703-978-0873 www.sed-inc.com |
December 21, 2005
Job Position: Engineer II (Mid Level) or Engineer I (Entry Level)
Solar Energy Design, Inc. a Virginia corporation providing professional engineering
services for over 26 years for consultation and design in the areas of
mechanical (HVAC - heating, ventilating, and air conditioning); plumbing; fire
protection; electrical service and distribution; lighting, and control and
alarm systems for buildings is seeking a graduate engineer for a
position as an entry level to mid level position in our Fairfax,
Virginia office.
Solar Energy Design, Inc. is a
Responsibilities
of the position will involve design work
for new construction and retrofit for commercial, institutional, industrial,
and residential buildings in any of the following areas. Work will involve active design work doing
calculations and computer aided drafting (CAD), preparing documentation for
reports, specifications, and communications.
The firm does not employ draftpersons or clerical staff. All engineers perform their own CAD work and
documentation preparation.
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Heating ventilation,
and air conditioning systems
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Plumbing systems
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Fire suppression
sprinkler systems
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Electrical and
lighting systems
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Fire alarm and
emergency alarm systems
Some field work is required for
purposes of site visits to design or construction sites and for performing
building inspections. All such field
work is normally local to the
A
bachelor’s degree
from an
accredited four-year college
or university
with a degree in Engineering with a concentration in electric power or
mechanical engineering is required.
Experience
with desktop
computers and engineering software is highly desirable. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Microsoft Windows, and engineering applications is
highly desirable.
Willingness
to expand from
the applicant’s current discipline to the other disciplines practiced by the
firm is highly desirable. Willingness to
do continued study in the various building codes is essential. Some knowledge of the any building codes is a
plus, but is not essential. For
electrical engineers, some knowledge of the National Electrical Code is
expected.
Passage
of the Engineer in Training (EIT) Examination is highly desirable as is the
intention of the applicant to pursue obtaining a Professional Engineer license in one or more of the
states in which the firm practices. Principals of the firm are currently registered as
Professional Engineers in
Employee benefits: The firm is
extremely informal in organization and flexible in work schedules with emphasis
on meeting client deadlines. Normal work
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Normal office dress is business casual or
casual at all times. The firm recognizes
all Federal Government holidays plus the Friday after Thanksgiving. Employees receive two weeks paid annual leave
in addition to holidays. Depending on
the employee’s experience, proven performance, and ability to meet production
requirements, telecommuting and work-at-home are permitted. Employees are considered professional,
exempt, salaried employees and receive no overtime pay except for extraordinary
work schedules requested by a client for which additional client billing is
authorized. Compensatory time is informally
accounted for in lieu of overtime.
Compensation
is dependent
upon experience. Starting salaries will be in the range of $49000
to $55,000. Opportunities for
advancement are high. Some profit
sharing can be expected but is not guaranteed.
Please
respond by FAX
or e-mail (design@sed-inc.com)
with a resume and summary of education and training. Please indicate your compensation
requirements. Additional information on
the firm is available on our web site – www.sed-inc.com.